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Magdalen College School is a top independent secondary school awarded Independent School of the Year 2024 for its contribution to social mobility. It offers education from Junior School through Sixth Form with a vibrant academic and co-curricular program.
Independent co-ed all-through school in Oxford for ages 7–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Offering substantial help with fees is a core part of our mission to ensure people of all backgrounds can benefit from the transformative education MCS provides.
About a quarter of our Sixth Form pupils take up places at Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League Universities.
Independent School of the Year 2024 (social mobility); co-ed transition announced.
“Landmark, 15th-century, co-ed public school where pupils play "kingball," a game invented on site.”
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | Closed |
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
| Tue, 19 May 2026 | Sixth Form Open Day | Sixth Form Open |
| Tue, 19 May 2026 | Sixth Form Open Evening | Sixth Form Evening |
| Thu, 4 Jun 2026 | Junior School Open Morning | Open Morning |
| Fri, 2 Oct 2026 | Junior School Open Morning | Open Morning |
| Thu, 8 Oct 2026 | Senior School Taster Evening | Taster Day |
| Thu, 15 Oct 2026 | Pre-test Admissions Information Evening (online) | Virtual Open Event |
“Lesson changeovers feel calm and purposeful; the queue for the tuck shop at break time is orderly.”
Pastoral care, inclusivity & disciplineNot a big school. Numbers start below 30 in year 3, climbing to 100-plus in years 9 to 11 and 160 in sixth form. Lesson changeovers feel calm and purposeful; the queue for the tuck shop at break time is orderly. Rebellion here is usually of the Mobile phone policy A clear mobile...
Pupils are organised into houses for pastoral and competitive life.
2 inspection reports on file.
Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Independent co-ed all-through school in Oxford for ages 7–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
5 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
email at admissions@mcsoxford.org or phone on 01865 242191. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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