Magdalen College School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Magdalen College School.

Brackley, NN136FB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.5%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 October 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waynflete Avenue
Brackley, NN136FB
Phone
1280846300
Website
magdalen.northants.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139158
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB
Website
http://www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL BRACKLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,404
Free School Meals
10.5% (147 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
11.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.1%
Ebacc Languages:
27.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.25
Progress 8 Range:
-0.43 to -0.07
University Progression:
52.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
123 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.5 (+15.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.3 (+6.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,404 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(35 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Exceptional Education for All"

Facilities

Two Brackley sites (St John’s site with a historic chapel and 12th-century doorway, and Waynflete site with extensive modern buildings and specialist spaces) Onsite Walter Knibbs dining room Library and social/learning spaces Lettings facilities with onsite parking

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Curriculum Personal Development Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Pupils can access breakfast daily in the Walter Knibbs dining room and, before/after school, may attend homework club; the school library is available during non-contact times.

SEND Provision

The Inclusion Faculty supports pupils with SEND through: Quality first teaching by subject specialists; a curriculum matched to individual needs; access to ICT or specialist equipment; in-class support from Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for identified pupils with SEND; catch-up programmes in literacy (Ruth Miskin 'Fresh Start' and online literacy interventions including 'Power-Up'); one-to-one or small group work; homework support; access to a ‘key worker’ LSA; extra support from external services (e.g., Educational Psychologists); in-school Anger management and behaviour modification support from a Behaviour Learning mentor (ELSA); 1:1 support for eligible Pupil Premium pupils; curriculum support lessons for Key Stage 4 students who opt for study support; supervised lunch/break club for vulnerable pupils; exam support with appropriate access arrangements; liaison meetings with feeder primary schools; extended transition (Fact Finder Day); access to dyslexia screening; and support for dyslexia.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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