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The Magna Carta School
Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HJ, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.9 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school. However, limited data on EBacc entry and a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than only 32% of schools suggest areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.7 | Top 45% UK |
| 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%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| 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%. | 47% | Top 43% UK |
| 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%. | 27% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
Parent View (212 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
71%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School has high expectations
62%
Behaviour is good
61%
Progress is communicated
59%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
41%
School keeps me informed
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.5%
White Other10.9%
Asian Indian6.3%
Asian Other5.2%
Other3.8%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.42779, -0.52166 · TW18 3HJ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Magna Carta School rated by Ofsted?
The Magna Carta School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is The Magna Carta School a good school?
The Magna Carta School scores 31.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 The Magna Carta School?
Based on 212 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Magna Carta School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Magna Carta School in GCSEs?
The Magna Carta School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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