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St Mary Magdalene Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Curriculum helps pupils secure in-depth knowledge and prepares them for complex ideas.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high standards for conduct; pupils behave respectfully and learning proceeds without disruption.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Reading progress is carefully checked, and those who fall behind are supported to catch up quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers readily share a passion for their subjects and inspire pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers implement the curriculum with precision, checking understanding and addressing misconceptions quickly.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and expertise, helping pupils engage and develop passions for study.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can provide their opinions on Parent View, impacting future inspections.
Communication with Parents: Leaders work well with local safeguarding partners to ensure pupils and families receive the right help.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure staff know how to identify and report any concerns that may arise.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have designed a curriculum that meets and often exceeds national expectations.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders are well trained and experienced in managing safeguarding concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave respectfully toward one another, adults, and visitors.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong, trusting relationships built on care and respect; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Numerous activities available from computing and chess to a range of sports and study clubs.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils follow their talents and interests as well as achieve highly academically.
Career Counselling Services: Careers curriculum supports pupils to consider their next steps; sixth-form students feel supported.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils and students are very well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment, or training.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
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St Mary Magdalene Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1554 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

91.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The Primary School and Secondary School, which also houses the Sixth Form, make up St Mary Magdalene Academy.
The Academy is a Christian learning community supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools that seeks to develop young people into high achievers and help them find their place in the world.
We warmly welcome students and teachers from all religions and none to our schools, which work hard to be inspiring places of learning centred on raising happy, successful kids.
Although clearly derived from our Christian roots, our key values—Trust, Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Resilience, and Thankfulness—are suited for a good life lived in any community.
St. Mary Magdalene Academy supports The Courtyard, a free school.
We've learned that miracles simply take a little bit longer, but the impossible may be accomplished very quickly with the correct amount of commitment!
We demand this dedication to overcoming the seemingly insurmountable from all members of the faculty, students, and parents.
The main force behind personal development is education.
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Phase of Education All-through All-through
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Ofset report Outstanding -
Age range 4-19 2-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.5 8.6
Proficient Math 108 -
Proficient Read 107 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 62% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 27.60% -
Day Fees - -
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Amazing school with teachers that continually help to grow and nurture the pupils and set them up for continued future success.
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 108 91 97
Reading 107 92 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76% 57.64% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 28% 9.09% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 2.2 Above Average
Writing 6.2 Well Above Average
Maths 3.8 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 109 4 89 96
Reading 105 1 91 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 77% 4 61.32% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 19% 2 12.66% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.1 Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths 4.0 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 1 87 94
Reading 106 3 88 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 3 60.19% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 14 14.11% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.1 Above Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths 1.1 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 91 93
Reading 103 91 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 59.49% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 12.44% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.8 Below Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths 0.4 Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 54.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 34.13% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 47.56% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 51% 37.38% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 14.63% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 20.13% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.03 3 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 88.87% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 177 99 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 86.73% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 28.6% 32.73%
School sixth forms 55% 27.47% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 4% 6.53% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 24.2% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.67% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.47% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.43 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 58.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 37.31% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 81% 51.38% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 57% 37.69% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 40% 15.31% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 19.63% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 5.48 3.18 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 85.93% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 170 98 141
Pupils staying in education 93% 85.07% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 27.87% 34.03%
School sixth forms 52% 26.8% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 5% 7.47% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 22.87% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.27% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 0.67% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.43 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 32.56% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 46.88% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 46% 28.81% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 14.19% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 2 18.88% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.92 3 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 71.31% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 163 85 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 69.69% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 25.62% 33.25%
School sixth forms 48% 26% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 4% 4.31% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.92% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 0.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 0.85% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.37 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 5 29.38% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 5 42% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 53% 25% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 2 11.69% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 6 16.19% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.8 2.71 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 67.45% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 147 101 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 64.82% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 31.55% 28.31%
School sixth forms 59% 27% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 2.91% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 0.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 0.64% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.45 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 29.2% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 40.4% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 43% 31.33% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 17.87% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 19.4% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 75.18% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 95 145
Pupils staying in education 88% 40.18% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 29.09% 30.58%
School sixth forms 50% 29.36% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 3.18% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 6.09% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.55% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.8 34.22 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.77 31.26 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 27.60% 11.66% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 114 92 201
Students staying in education 67% 71% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 1.57% 6.08%
Students entering employment 10% 11.57% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 9.57% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 39.08 35.71 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.13 32.94 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 23.9% 12.78% 17.7%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 116 70 248
Students staying in education 67% 71% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.17% 5%
Students entering employment 6% 6.67% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 12.67% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.21 6 31.78 29.39
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.26 7 33.04 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.4% 13.43% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 61 65 232
Students staying in education 54% 67.2% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.8% 7.77%
Students entering employment 13% 11% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 11.4% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.11 6 28.4 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.21 6 30.17 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.0% 7.25% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 5 3
Students staying in education - 3.8% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.6% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 5.2% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.2% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.24 22.89 26.73
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.44 24.33 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.3% 5.96% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 9 6% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 4% 6.37%
Students entering employment 14% 11.4% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 2.4% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalene Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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