Magdalen College School

Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
  • British
  • A Level
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About

Selective independent day school in Oxford for pupils aged 7 to 18, founded in 1480 by William Waynflete as a department of Magdalen College. Currently a day school for boys with girls in the Sixth Form, becoming fully co-educational (girls into Years 3 and 4 in September 2027, Year 7 in September 2030).

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    British · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 7–18

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

Founded
1480
Gender
Boys
Ownership
Non-profit
Selectivity
Selective

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

GradePer term
Senior SchoolGBP 10,036
Junior School J3 and J4GBP 10,036
Junior School J1 and J2GBP 9,665

The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Intake
9
Deadline
31 October in the year prior to entry (30 September for Sixth Form applicants)
Entry process
Entrance test, Interview
Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · A Level
  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Performing arts
  • Sport
  • Service

Exam results

A Level · Top grades
46%

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Theatre
  • Sports field

Sports

  • Competitive fixtures (93% of pupils)
  • Cricket
  • Sailing
  • Golf

Arts

  • 30 music ensembles
  • 14 drama productions a year

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Location

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Magdalen College School, Oxford, OX4 1DZ

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