The Magna Carta School, Staines-upon-Thames

SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Magna Carta School

Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames.

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Pupils

1,029

Ages

11-16

FSM

22.4%

Attainment 8

46.6

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.2%

Basics 9-5

46.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

27.0%

EBacc APS

4.21

EBacc 9-5

15.1%

EBacc 9-4

21.1%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Magna Carta School

The Magna Carta School is a secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 212 responses), 63% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HJ | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Magna Carta School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2024 — Good
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
Jul 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Magna Carta School

What is The Magna Carta School's Ofsted rating?

The Magna Carta School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about The Magna Carta School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 212 responses): 63% of parents would recommend The Magna Carta School.

What are The Magna Carta School's latest exam results?

The Magna Carta School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Magna Carta School located?

The Magna Carta School is a secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey (TW18 3HJ).

How many pupils attend The Magna Carta School?

The Magna Carta School has around 1,029 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Magna Carta School with other schools?

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