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.

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 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%.

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Field	Magdalen College SchoolOxford	Wimbledon High SchoolMerton
Houseroom Index	84.16/100 (#10)	84.25/100 (#9)
Day fees / yr	£24,163 – £30,108	£23,673 – £30,456
GCSE 9–7 %	75.5%	86%
A-level A*–A %	84.5%	80%
Oxbridge offers	24 offers (25%)	15 offers (16.7%)
Ages	7–18	4–18
Gender	Co-ed	Girls
Day / boarding	Day only	Day only
Pupils	951	743
Location	Oxford	Merton
Next open day	19 Sept 2026	24 Sept 2026
Registration deadline	31 Oct 2026	25 Sept 2026

Fees and results are the latest figures Houseroom holds for each school; a dash means the school hasn't published that data point.

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.

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Magdalen College School

Independent co-ed all-through school in Oxford for ages 7–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.

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Wimbledon High School

Independent girls all-through school in Merton for ages 4–18. Selective entry.

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