Magdalen College School
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
The deposit is currently £1,500 for candidates living in the UK and will be adjusted for those who have been awarded a bursary
Fee evidence
Senior School | £8,003.00 | £1,601.00 | £9,604.00 ... * Sixth Form Levy (for Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth): £130.00 +VAT (£156.00) per term. ... Optional charges: • Parents’ Association: £5.00 per term • Music Lessons: £450.00 + VAT (£540.00) per term for 10 lessons • Catering - Breakfast: charged per item * - Morning Break Meal: £6.06 per meal * - Tuck Shop: charged per item * - Lunch: £6.06 per meal • Combined Cadet Force (CCF) from Upper ... Junior School J3 and J4 | £8,003.00 | £1,601.00 | £9,604.00 ... Junior School J1 and J2 | £7,708.00 | £1,542.00 | £9,250.00 ... Optional Charges: • Par...
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
11+ Entry - Magdalen College School
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The deadline for registration is 31st October when pupils are in Year 6 at their current school | There is no need to register a very long time in advance, but do please bear the 31st October deadline in mind | Please be aware of the published November deadline should you wish to apply for financial support
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 113 | 44.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 104 | 43.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 109 | 43.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 108 | 42.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
School information
| URN | 123311 |
| Local authority | Oxfordshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Pike |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | OX4 1DZ |
| Latest pupils | 113 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ
www.mcsoxford.orgView local authority page1865242191| DfE number | 6094 |
| UKPRN | 10004150 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |