Abbeyfield School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeyfield School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,296 students
Magdalen College School
Brackley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Abbeyfield School Northampton, East Midlands | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 329 | #160 of 329 |
| National rank | #2378 of 4,090 | #1982 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,296 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,296 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | 24.8 | 29.6 |
| town | Northampton | Brackley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyfieldschool.org.uk | www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 41.5).
- •Abbeyfield School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 1,293.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbeyfield School better than Magdalen College School?
On the Success Index (England), Magdalen College School ranks higher (49.6 vs 41.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbeyfield School and Magdalen College School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeyfield School: 1,296. Magdalen College School: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeyfield School and Magdalen College School rank in East Midlands?
Abbeyfield School is 190th of 329 and Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).