Magdalen College School vs The Radstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalen College School
Brackley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
The Radstone Primary School
Brackley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands | The Radstone Primary School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 329 | #840 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1982 of 4,090 | #9825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,293 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/ | www.theradstoneacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 41.5).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 415.
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 Magdalen College School better than The Radstone Primary 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 Magdalen College School and The Radstone Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brackley and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen College School: 1,293. The Radstone Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen College School and The Radstone Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 and The Radstone Primary School is 840th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).