Magna Carta Primary Academy
About Magna Carta Primary Academy
Magna Carta Primary Academy's headline Key Stage 2 results sit slightly below the Essex local authority average, with 59% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against an LA average of 62%. That three-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranked 8,251st out of 13,686. Within Uttlesford specifically, it ranks 25th out of 34 primary schools, putting it in the bottom 50% of its own district. The picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, well above the national benchmark, and the average reading score of 106 is solid. Maths and writing were weaker, with 69% and 72% reaching the expected standard respectively, and only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. So while the school isn't outperforming its local peers on the headline measure, it's not far off, and reading is a clear strength.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 71 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:00-18:30
Source: magnacartaacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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