SecondaryData as of May 2026

Madeley High School

Newcastle Road, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9JJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

49.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

25.9%

Basics 9-5

54.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	50.4	46.4
2023/24	53.8	46.4
2024/25	49.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.17	0.00
2023/24	+0.30	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

28.6%

EBacc APS

4.44

EBacc 9-5

17.1%

EBacc 9-4

22.1%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Chesterton Community Sports College

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St John Fisher Catholic College

7.12 km away · Academy converter

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About Madeley High School

Madeley High School is a secondary school in Crewe, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 95 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 769 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Newcastle Road, Crewe, CW3 9JJ | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Madeley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Improved significantly
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: Madeley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Madeley High School

What is Madeley High School's Ofsted rating?

Madeley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Madeley High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 95 responses): 81% of parents would recommend Madeley High School.

What are Madeley High School's latest exam results?

Madeley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Madeley High School located?

Madeley High School is a secondary school in Crewe, Staffordshire (CW3 9JJ).

How many pupils attend Madeley High School?

Madeley High School has around 769 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Madeley High School with other schools?

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