Is Magdalen College School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 April 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Inadequate. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 20th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Magdalen College School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Magdalen College School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.2 (England: 46.2). 40.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Magdalen College School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Magdalen College School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Magdalen College School

Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB

Local ranking20th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Inadequate

Secondary

Phase

1500

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2025.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 23 April 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Not met

Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes: Inadequate
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership & management: Inadequate
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 227

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Higher education: 52.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 37.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

29.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 7.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.2
16-18 Cohort: 195

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1358
Boys: 624 (48%)
Girls: 669 (52%)
Capacity: 1500 (86% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 11.5%
EAL: 2.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 9.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 73.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,075/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.7%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.6%

87.7%

White British

3.3%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

generalenquiries@magdalen.northants.sch.uk

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Waynflete Avenue

Brackley, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139158
UKPRN: 10039966
Establishment No.: 4550
Trust: MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL BRACKLEY ACADEMY TRUST

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