Magdalen College School bursaries.
Magdalen College School offers means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees. Its published annual spend on fee support is £1.2m. The next bursary deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (16+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- —
- Awards made (2024)
- £1.2m
- Annual fee support
- 31 Oct
- Next deadline
The bursary programme
- Support level
- 10–100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Annual spend
- £1.2m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Available to pupils at 11+, 13+, or 16+ who meet academic standards and demonstrate financial need; bursaries not awarded on Junior School entry; overseas applicants generally not eligible; prioritises pupils living near the school especially in socio-economically deprived postcodes of Oxford.
Source: mcsoxford.org · checked 20 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+2027-28 | — | 31 Oct 2026 | — | — |
| 11+2027-28 | — | 6 Nov 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | — |
| 13+2027-28 | — | 6 Nov 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
Magdalen College School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Magdalen College School offer?
- Bursaries at Magdalen College School are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the Magdalen College School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (applications close, 16+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Magdalen College School?
- Available to pupils at 11+, 13+, or 16+ who meet academic standards and demonstrate financial need; bursaries not awarded on Junior School entry; overseas applicants generally not eligible; prioritises pupils living near the school especially in socio-economically deprived postcodes of Oxford.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Magdalen College School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Magdalen College School lists 13 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.