Bracken Leas Primary School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Leas Primary School
Brackley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Magdalen College School
Brackley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Bracken Leas Primary School Brackley, East Midlands | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 1,516 | #160 of 329 |
| National rank | #4862 of 15,697 | #1982 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 420 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.6 |
| town | Brackley | Brackley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brackenleasacademy.com | www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bracken Leas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 49.6).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 420.
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 Bracken Leas Primary School better than Magdalen College School?
On the Success Index (England), Bracken Leas Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 49.6 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 Bracken Leas Primary School and Magdalen College School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Brackley and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracken Leas Primary School: 420. Magdalen College School: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracken Leas Primary School and Magdalen College School rank in East Midlands?
Bracken Leas Primary School is 361st of 1,516 and Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).