The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Ms Jennifer Pearce
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St John's Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeter Kirk School
Special school · Very close
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 700m away
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Primary · 884m away
Forest Hall School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Manuden Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Magna Carta Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magna Carta Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Magna Carta Primary Academy?
Magna Carta Primary Academy currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Magna Carta Primary Academy take?
Magna Carta Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Magna Carta Primary Academy?
Magna Carta Primary Academy is in Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Magna Carta Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Magna Carta Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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