Magna Carta Primary Academy vs St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magna Carta Primary Academy
Stansted Mountfitchet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Stansted · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
255 students
| Measure | Magna Carta Primary Academy Stansted Mountfitchet, East of England | St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Stansted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #473 of 1,872 | #424 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3869 of 15,697 | #3335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 194 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stansted Mountfitchet | Stansted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.magnacartaacademy.org/ | www.stmarysstansted.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 70.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 194.
- •Magna Carta Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is a local authority 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 Magna Carta Primary Academy better than St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.3 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 Magna Carta Primary Academy and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Stansted Mountfitchet and Stansted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magna Carta Primary Academy: 194. St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magna Carta Primary Academy and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School rank in East of England?
Magna Carta Primary Academy is 473rd of 1,872 and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is 424th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).