
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
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
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Senior School | GBP 10,036 |
| Junior School J3 and J4 | GBP 10,036 |
| Junior School J1 and J2 | GBP 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
Source: Read from the school's website
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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