Magdalen College School vs Wigston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 61 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
Wigston Academy
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,286 students
| Measure | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands | Wigston Academy Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 329 | #191 of 329 |
| National rank | #1982 of 4,090 | #2388 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,293 | 1,286 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 1,286 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.6% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Brackley | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.magdalen.northants.sch.uk/ | www.wigstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 41.4).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 1,286.
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 Wigston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Magdalen College School ranks higher (49.6 vs 41.4 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 Wigston Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Brackley and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen College School: 1,293. Wigston Academy: 1,286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen College School and Wigston Academy rank in East Midlands?
Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 and Wigston Academy is 191st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).