How many pupils does The Magna Carta School have?

The Magna Carta School has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Magna Carta School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Magna Carta School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Magna Carta School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Magna Carta School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is The Magna Carta School?

The Magna Carta School is located at Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HJ.

The Magna Carta School

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

Not rated

Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

44.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,029

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Magna Carta School

The Magna Carta School is an academy converter in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,029 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 (2025/26). 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,029 / 1,275 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24.9%

Free school meals

16.4%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

15.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.7

Attainment 8

214 pupils

42.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

24.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

65.64

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

6.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£50,279

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,139 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -4 vs 2023/24

6.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,951

Spend per pupil

£8,204

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HJ
Phone: 01784454320
Headteacher: Craig Adams
Website: https://mcs-unity.co.uk/

Academy Trust

UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Magna Carta School?: The Magna Carta School is an academy converter in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Magna Carta School have?: The Magna Carta School has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Magna Carta School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Magna Carta School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Magna Carta School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Magna Carta School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is The Magna Carta School?: The Magna Carta School is located at Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HJ.

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