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Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NU, Devon
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
120
Capacity
250
Ages
5–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With limited published data available, the school currently faces challenges in academic performance, evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.5 and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, 68% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a level of support within the community. Families considering this option should weigh the academic statistics against the positive parent feedback.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★3.0
School has high expectations
79%
My child is happy
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
My child makes good progress
68%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School supports development
68%
My child feels safe
63%
School keeps me informed
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
School responds to concerns
53%
Good range of subjects
53%
Behaviour is good
47%
Location
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50.71807, -3.51643 · EX2 4NU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113623
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.magdalencourt.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Magdalen Court School rated by Ofsted?
Magdalen Court School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Magdalen Court School a good school?
Magdalen Court School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Magdalen Court School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Magdalen Court School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Magdalen Court School in GCSEs?
Magdalen Court School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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