Staines Preparatory School vs The Magna Carta School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staines Preparatory School
Staines-Upon-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
The Magna Carta School
Staines-upon-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
| Measure | Staines Preparatory School Staines-Upon-Thames, South East | The Magna Carta School Staines-upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #291 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1565 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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-Upon-Thames | Staines-upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stainesprep.co.uk | mcs-unity.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Magna Carta School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 202.
- •Staines Preparatory School is a independent 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 Staines Preparatory School better than The Magna Carta 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 Staines Preparatory School and The Magna Carta School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Staines-Upon-Thames and Staines-upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Staines Preparatory School: 202. The Magna Carta School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Staines Preparatory School and The Magna Carta School rank in South East?
Staines Preparatory School is unranked and The Magna Carta School is 291st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).