The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 22.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Craig Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHythe Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thorpe Lea Primary School
Primary · 389m away
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Riverbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Staines Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Manorcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Egham Park School Ltd
Independent · 1.9km away
T A S I S
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Magna Carta School a selective school?
No. The Magna Carta School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Magna Carta School's Ofsted rating?
The Magna Carta School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Magna Carta School?
The Magna Carta School currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Magna Carta School take?
The Magna Carta School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Magna Carta School?
The Magna Carta School is in Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HJ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Magna Carta School have a sixth form?
No, The Magna Carta School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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