Magdalen College School vs Winchester House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 276 m 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
Winchester House School
Brackley · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
355 students
| Measure | Magdalen College School Brackley, East Midlands | Winchester House School Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #160 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1982 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 1,293 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.winchester-house.org |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 355.
- •Magdalen College School is a academy school while Winchester House School is a independent 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 Magdalen College School better than Winchester House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Magdalen College School and Winchester House School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Brackley and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen College School: 1,293. Winchester House School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen College School and Winchester House School rank in East Midlands?
Magdalen College School is 160th of 329 and Winchester House School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).