Magdalen College School
URN: 139158 • Brackley NN13 6FB
Overview
- Name
- Magdalen College School
- URN
- 139158
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL BRACKLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Hollis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01280846300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waynflete Avenue, Brackley NN13 6FB
Summary
Magdalen College School, located in Brackley, West Northamptonshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,358 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school is dedicated to providing exceptional education for students aged 11 to 18, fostering an inclusive environment that supports academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at Magdalen College School is designed to challenge and engage students, with a wide range of subjects offered at both GCSE and A Level. The school promotes extracurricular involvement through various clubs and activities, encouraging students to develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local organisations, such as Brackley Town FC, to enhance student experiences.
Community engagement is a key focus at Magdalen College School, with ongoing support for local initiatives, such as foodbank collections. The school also hosts events like the annual Open Evening for Year 6 students, aimed at welcoming prospective families and showcasing the school’s offerings. Overall, Magdalen College School strives to create a supportive and enriching environment for all its students.
The curriculum at Magdalen College School is designed to challenge and engage students, with a wide range of subjects offered at both GCSE and A Level. The school promotes extracurricular involvement through various clubs and activities, encouraging students to develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local organisations, such as Brackley Town FC, to enhance student experiences.
Community engagement is a key focus at Magdalen College School, with ongoing support for local initiatives, such as foodbank collections. The school also hosts events like the annual Open Evening for Year 6 students, aimed at welcoming prospective families and showcasing the school’s offerings. Overall, Magdalen College School strives to create a supportive and enriching environment for all its students.
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- Magdalen College School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL BRACKLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1358
- Boys
- 678
- Girls
- 680
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1358 | 678 | 680 | 1500 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1404 | 690 | 714 | 1500 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1429 | 711 | 718 | 1500 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1429 | 711 | 718 | 1500 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1414 | 686 | 728 | 1500 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1365 | 658 | 707 | 1500 | 3.00 |
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