Brackley Church of England Junior School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 313 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackley Church of England Junior School
BRACKLEY · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
225 students
Magdalen College School
Brackley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Brackley Church of England Junior School BRACKLEY, East Midlands | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #972 of 1,516 | #160 of 329 |
| National rank | #10922 of 15,697 | #1982 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 225 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.brackleycofejuniorschool.co.uk | www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 36.5).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 225.
- •Brackley Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while Magdalen College School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brackley Church of England Junior School better than Magdalen College School?
On the Success Index (England), Magdalen College School ranks higher (49.6 vs 36.5 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 Brackley Church of England Junior School and Magdalen College School?
About 313 m in a straight line, between BRACKLEY and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackley Church of England Junior School: 225. Magdalen College School: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackley Church of England Junior School and Magdalen College School rank in East Midlands?
Brackley Church of England Junior School is 972nd of 1,516 and Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).