John Madejski Academy

John Madejski Academy (JMA) is an 11–19 years old academy in Reading, Berkshire, England. JMA formed part of the White Horse Federation Trust until 2025, where it is now part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

John Madejski Academy
Address
Hartland Road Reading , Berkshire , RG2 8AF England
Coordinates	51.425709°N 0.961286°W / 51.425709; -0.961286
Information
Type	Academy
Religious affiliation(s)	None
Established	2006
Founder	John Madejski
Local authority	Reading
Specialist	Sports Academy
Department for Education URN	130247 Tables
Head teacher	Michael Milner
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 19
Enrolment	900
Capacity	1000
Houses	Amethyst, Amber, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire
Former name	Thamesbridge College
Website	johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk

Michael Millner became the principal of JMA in July 2023.

JMA's curriculum includes technology, music, textiles, computing, physical education, history, geography, drama, PSHE (personal, social, health, and economic education), art, science, English, and mathematics.

History

The academy was officially established on 1 September 2006 following the closure of its 11-16 predecessor, Thamesbridge College.^[1] Thamesbridge College was previously known as Ashmead School.^[2][3] It was officially opened by Tony Blair on 5 December 2007.^[4][5]

The new buildings were opened in 2010, with Sir John Madejski cutting the ribbon. In 2017, Madejski described financing the academy as "his proudest achievement".^[6]

The academy last achieved a "good" Ofsted inspection outcome in 2008. It was found to be "inadequate" in its most recent full inspection in October 2023.^[7] Following this, the academy received a termination warning notice from the Regional Director at the Department for Education.^[8]

In January 2025 the academy was transferred from the White Horse Federation to Greenshaw Learning Trust, to enable the academy to benefit from close collaboration with the Trust’s other schools.^[9][10]

In September 2025 the academy is to be renamed to Hartland High School following a community consultation and vote.^[11]

Architecture

The building was designed by international architecture firm Wilkinson Eyre^[12] and it was shortlisted for an award at the World Architecture Festival 2008.^[13]