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Magdalen College School vs Wimbledon High School

Magdalen College School is a co-ed day school in Oxford (ages 7–18); Wimbledon High School is a girls' day school in Wimbledon, Merton (ages 4–18). Day fees reach £30,108 a year at Magdalen College School against £30,456 at Wimbledon High School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 84.5% and 80%.

FieldMagdalen College SchoolOxfordWimbledon High SchoolWimbledon, Merton
Houseroom Index88.55/100 (#15)84.75/100 (#28)
Day fees / yr£28,995 – £30,108£23,673 – £30,456
GCSE 9–7 %75.5%86%
A-level A*–A %84.5%80%
Oxbridge offers24 offers (25%)15 offers (16.7%)
Ages7–184–18
GenderCo-edGirls
Day / boardingDay onlyDay only
Pupils9381,085
LocationOxfordWimbledon, Merton
Next open day8 Oct 20269 Oct 2026
Registration deadline31 Oct 202612 Oct 2026

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

Magdalen College School vs Wimbledon High School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Magdalen College School or Wimbledon High School?
Wimbledon High School has the higher published day fees, up to £30,456 a year against up to £30,108 at Magdalen College School.
Which has better results, Magdalen College School or Wimbledon High School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Magdalen College School recorded the stronger A-level results: 84.5% of grades at A*–A against 80% at Wimbledon High School.
Can I apply to both Magdalen College School and Wimbledon High School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.