The Magna Carta School
URN: 137116 • Staines TW18 3HJ
Overview
- Name
- The Magna Carta School
- URN
- 137116
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Adams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01784454320
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thorpe Road, Staines TW18 3HJ
Summary
The Magna Carta School, located in Staines, Surrey, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,029 students, against a capacity of 1,275. The school operates under the Unity Schools Trust and aims to foster a supportive learning environment, encapsulated in its ethos of "Learning Shapes Lives." This commitment reflects a focus on personal development alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Magna Carta School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, catering to diverse learning needs and interests. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting both academic excellence and personal growth. Support systems are in place to assist students in their educational journey, ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed.
With 22.4% of students eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to inclusivity and community engagement. This commitment is evident in its various initiatives aimed at fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Magna Carta School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, catering to diverse learning needs and interests. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting both academic excellence and personal growth. Support systems are in place to assist students in their educational journey, ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed.
With 22.4% of students eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to inclusivity and community engagement. This commitment is evident in its various initiatives aimed at fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Become a Governor (governance)
- UST Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Lunch Menu (download)
- Options (download)
- Admissions (other)
- TMCS School Level Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- UST Level Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Magna Carta School (45.2)
- The Matthew Arnold School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1275
- Pupils
- 1029
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 520
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1029 | 509 | 520 | 1275 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1077 | 518 | 559 | 1275 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1167 | 562 | 605 | 1275 | 13.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1167 | 562 | 605 | 1275 | 13.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1183 | 596 | 587 | 1275 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1207 | 608 | 599 | 1275 | 8.90 |
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