The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HJ · Surrey · secondary school
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39th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 890 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.1 · 42 | 46% | 1.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 38% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.7 · 43 | 15% | 0.66 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Magna Carta School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,042 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,275. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in raising their attainment from the current 46.7 score? What specific opportunities exist for students to develop skills outside of core lessons? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1042?
What Ofsted said about The Magna Carta School
Overview
The Magna Carta School has demonstrated a "sharp focus on improvement" since its previous inspection, with pupils and staff expressing pride in the progress made. The report highlights a positive school culture underpinned by the ‘Magna Carta Way’, where pupils treat each other with courtesy and respect, resulting in a calm and orderly environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "well designed, ambitious and meets the needs of all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils benefit from "excellent pastoral care" and describe the school as "really inclusive, where you can just be yourself."
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is "delivered expertly," equipping pupils with vital knowledge for life in modern Britain.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and benefit from a "comprehensive programme of ongoing professional development."
- Leaders and trustees provide "valuable support and appropriate challenge," with staff feeling proud of their contributions.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must more effectively check pupils’ learning to identify and address "gaps or misconceptions" before moving on, particularly in key stage 3.
- Adaptations to support pupils with SEND are "in their infancy" in some lessons and require refinement to ensure consistent effectiveness.
- The school must "redouble its efforts" to improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, as persistent absence remains too high.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.7 |
| 2025/26 | 44.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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