Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Brackley, NN13, in the West Northamptonshire council area. It has 1,293 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (23 April 2025): Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 3 areas — inspected 23 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | No |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.25 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 32.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 219 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 29.59 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 76 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,293 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.5% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.14% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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