Magna Carta Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St John's Road Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8JP |
| Phone | 01279703484 |
| Reference Number | 142771 |
Magna Carta Primary Academy has successfully maintained the standards identified during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a strong commitment to student development. The school fosters a positive and engaging learning environment, ensuring that pupils enjoy attending school and benefit from a well-structured curriculum that is ambitious and supports their emotional and social growth. The school's dedication to personal development and the active role of pupils in leadership positions contribute to a strong community ethos and individual confidence among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.77%
Girls: 54.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.6% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well and adhere to the school's rules.
- The school provides an ambitious and inspiring curriculum.
- Effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers use clear and focused explanations to aid learning.
- The phonics programme is well implemented, leading to high achievement in early reading.
- Pupils have opportunities to develop life skills through leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies exist in curriculum delivery across some subjects.
- Some teachers do not effectively address pupils' misconceptions.
- Learning time is not always used efficiently to advance pupils' learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -3.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Rainsford Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8DX |
0.43 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Hampton Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8FE |
0.55 miles |
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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL |
1.31 miles |
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Manuden Primary School
The Street, Manuden, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1DE |
1.63 miles |
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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
High Street, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6DD |
1.7 miles |
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Avanti Meadows Primary School
Farnham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQ |
1.87 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BE |
2.18 miles |
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Farnham Church of England Primary School
Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1HR |
2.21 miles |
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Summercroft Primary School
Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BJ |
2.24 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL |
2.82 miles |
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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
School Lane, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6BP |
2.82 miles |
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Thorn Grove Primary School
Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD |
2.91 miles |
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Avanti Brook Primary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW |
2.95 miles |
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Windhill21
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE |
2.99 miles |
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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3YG |
3.02 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CE Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN |
3.05 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NL |
3.24 miles |
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Hillmead Primary School
Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PW |
3.49 miles |
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Thorley Hill Primary School
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NH |
3.61 miles |
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Richard Whittington Primary School
Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP |
3.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Forest Hall School
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ |
0.78 miles |
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Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD |
2.13 miles |
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Avanti Grange Secondary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD |
2.39 miles |
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Hockerill Anglo-European College
Dunmow Road, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HX |
2.53 miles |
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ |
2.73 miles |
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White Trees Independent School
13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA |
2.96 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ |
2.97 miles |
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Bishop's Stortford College
School House, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ |
3.09 miles |
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The Bishop's Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH |
4.18 miles |