Hythe Primary School vs The Magna Carta School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 181 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hythe Primary School
Staines · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
444 students
The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
| Measure | Hythe Primary School Staines, South East | The Magna Carta School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2038 of 2,471 | #291 of 679 |
| National rank | #12483 of 15,697 | #1565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 444 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Staines | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hythe.surrey.sch.uk | mcs-unity.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Magna Carta School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 28.7).
- •The Magna Carta School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 444.
- •Hythe Primary School is a local authority school while The Magna Carta 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 Hythe Primary School better than The Magna Carta School?
On the Success Index (England), The Magna Carta School ranks higher (58.4 vs 28.7 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 Hythe Primary School and The Magna Carta School?
About 181 m in a straight line, between Staines and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hythe Primary School: 444. The Magna Carta School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hythe Primary School and The Magna Carta School rank in South East?
Hythe Primary School is 2038th of 2,471 and The Magna Carta School is 291st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).