The Magna Carta School

The Magna Carta School is an 11–16 academy school in Staines, England, which has been awarded specialisms in Technology and ICT. It is named after Magna Carta due to its proximity to Runnymede, where the document was signed. The school contains over 1200 pupils including over 60 prefects.

The Magna Carta School
Address
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Thorpe Road

Staines
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TW18 3HJ

England
Coordinates51°25′40″N 0°31′18″W / 51.42779°N 0.52164°W / 51.42779; -0.52164
Information
Former nameThe Egham Hythe Secondary Modern school
TypeAcademy
Motto"Respect, Learn, Aspire, Achieve"
Local authoritySurrey
SpecialistTechnology and IT
Department for Education URN137116 Tables
OfstedReports
Executive Head TeacherMichael del Rio
Head TeacherJeanette Bell
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1200
HousesMagna, Abbey, Bridge and Thames
Colour(s)Red, yellow, green, blue
Websitewww.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk

At an OfSTED inspection in 2022, the school received an Inspection Grade of 3 (Requires Improvement).[1]

Achievements

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The school was awarded Artsmark Gold status[2] in June 2010 and several student representatives attended an Arts Council England ceremony in Brighton.

The school became the first Apple RTC (Regional Training Centre) in Surrey in 2010; this included a new Apple suite with the introduction of high definition video conferencing for national/international interactive learning.

Notable alumni

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Solar Panels

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The school has a MaidEnergy Co-op[6] Community-owned solar panel installation, producing lower carbon power to the school, at a discount price compared to power from the network.

References

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  1. ^ "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ Magna Carta School Website
  3. ^ Butt, Russell (6 February 2013). "EastEnder Lapinkas finds Magna's Got Talent". getSurrey. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  4. ^ Noah, Nathan. "Solceller". Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Edward Upcott - Biography". Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2012. Edward was born on Sunday 29th December 1991
  6. ^ "Home". maidenergy.coop.