Welcome to Madeley Academy

At Madeley Academy, we give students the opportunity to achieve their personal best and to maximise individual talents in all forms by being “Focused on Success”. As part of this success, we are incredibly proud of our students for their achievements and are delighted with our results from 2024. In 2024, GCSE students achieved 69% grade 4 and above in English and Maths and 46% grade 5 and above in English and Maths and this is a credit to them and the hardworking ethos that permeates through our Academy. Our sixth form students also achieved fantastic outcomes with an average grade of B+ and Madeley Academy’s Progress Scores sitting above average and at the highest across Telford and Wrekin.Below you will find our ‘Life at Madeley’ video; please take this opportunity to see inside our Academy, and view students and staff in action. We do hope that you enjoy this exciting presentation which gives a flavour of what being part of the Madeley Academy family is all about. You can also find out details about our ethos hereLady Maria SatchwellHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,273 Total

No. of Boys

653 (51.3%)

No. of Girls

620 (48.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

21.6%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

10.87%

A*/A grades

33.33%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

89%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:56%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:31%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

59%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:87%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:23%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application
Nov 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 19

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Callum Parrish

September 2014

University

Since leaving Madeley Academy I have starting studying Sports Business and Coaching at UCFB Wembley. I have had the chance to network with many professionals in the Sports industry.

Elliot Sharp

September 2013

University

Since leaving Madeley Academy I have started my studies at university. Additionally I am currently employed as a football coach for Sheffield Wednesday FC.

Davina Odedra

September 2018

University

Since leaving Madeley Academy I have furthered my studies at university, currently in my first year of five in my medicine course. My plans are to finish the 5 year course, and then go on to specialise in a specific area of medicine. Plus I would love to teach other medical students in the future.


Enrichment Activities

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There are a wealth of opportunities available for Sixth Formers.

Duke of Edinburgh Scheme
Volunteering Programme
National Citizenship Service

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed