John Madejski Academy

URN: 130247 • Reading RG2 8AF

Overview

Name
John Madejski Academy
URN
130247
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
23.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Milner (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
125 Hartland Road, Reading RG2 8AF

Summary

John Madejski Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Reading, with a current enrolment of 871 students and a capacity of 950. The academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and inclusive education, supported by its status as a sponsor-led institution. With a significant percentage of students (39.80%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community.

The school's ethos centres around the core values of "work hard, be kind," fostering an achievement-oriented culture where teaching and learning are prioritized. The academy aims to create a disruption-free environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. Initiatives such as a tutor reading programme and a variety of extracurricular activities are designed to support students in becoming resilient, well-rounded individuals.

As part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, John Madejski Academy benefits from collaborative support and shared best practices among a network of like-minded schools. This partnership enhances the school's ability to provide quality education while maintaining its unique character and commitment to serving its multicultural community.

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Key details

LA
Reading
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
950
Pupils
871
Boys
574
Girls
297
FSM %
39.80
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
2024-12-31
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 871 574 297 950 39.80
2024-09-11 871 574 297 950 39.80
2023-09-11 778 495 283 950 38.90
2022-09-11 778 495 283 950 38.90
2021-09-11 673 432 241 950 41.20
2020-09-11 633 406 227 950 30.70

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