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Magdalen College School

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Magdalen College School

Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB

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Pupils
1,358
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.8%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.8%
Basics 9-5
31.5%

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
32.9%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
11.4%
EBacc 9-4
16.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.59
A*-A Grades
11.8%
A*-B Grades
35.0%
AAB+ %
7.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

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About Magdalen College School

Magdalen College School is a secondary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,358 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Magdalen College School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2025 — School is not taking effective action towar…
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  4. Oct 2011 — Good (predecessor: Magdalen College School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Magdalen College School

What is Magdalen College School's Ofsted rating?
Magdalen College School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Magdalen College School's latest exam results?
Magdalen College School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Magdalen College School located?
Magdalen College School is a secondary school in Brackley, West Northamptonshire (NN13 6FB).
How many pupils attend Magdalen College School?
Magdalen College School has around 1,358 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Magdalen College School with other schools?
View Magdalen College School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.