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Madeley High School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, CW3 9JJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.29
Below average
−20+2
Competition
2.5×
Oversubscribed
428 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
#2,211
of 3,141 nationally

About Madeley High School

Madeley High School is a popular choice among local families, with 428 first-preference applications for just 174 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at nearly five applicants for every spot, and the school made 171 offers to first-preference families, so the vast majority of successful applicants had it as their top choice. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with a ratio of 4.93 applicants per place, which suggests strong word-of-mouth from current parents. While there is no direct parent survey data available, the high demand is a practical signal that families in Newcastle-under-Lyme rate the school highly. The headteacher, Lee Nixon, leads a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a sixth form attached. The school has capacity for 1,100 pupils but currently enrols 769, so there is room to grow. Just under 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNewcastle Road, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, CW3 9JJ
HeadteacherLee Nixon
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils769
Free School Meals (FSM)37.9%
School Capacity769 / 1,100 (70% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallGymnasiumTennis CourtsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersTennisFootballMartial ArtsBadmintonNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience ClubModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: madeleyschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Madeley High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.