- About MCS
MCS ranks among the top independent secondary schools, and in 2024 was awarded Independent School of the Year for our contribution to social mobility. - Admissions
Approximately 1 in 10 pupils receive a bursary or scholarship. We are committed to ensuring an MCS education is open to the brightest pupils, no matter their personal circumstances.
- Junior School
“The Junior School is a very busy and happy school and here, a smile goes a long way.”
- Senior School
28 of our pupils achieved 10 or more 8 or 9 grades in 2024. - Sixth Form
Over 25% of our Sixth Form pupils take up places at Oxford and Cambridge every year.
- Supporting MCS
In 2023-24 MCS received over £448,000 in donated funds. 70% was spent on bursaries, 17% on partnership activities and 13% on pupil activities.
- About MCS
MCS ranks among the top independent secondary schools, and in 2024 was awarded Independent School of the Year for our contribution to social mobility.
- Admissions
Approximately 1 in 10 pupils receive a bursary or scholarship. We are committed to ensuring an MCS education is open to the brightest pupils, no matter their personal circumstances.
- Junior School
“The Junior School is a very busy and happy school and here, a smile goes a long way.”
- Senior School
28 of our pupils achieved 10 or more 8 or 9 grades in 2024.
- Sixth Form
Over 25% of our Sixth Form pupils take up places at Oxford and Cambridge every year.
- Supporting MCS
In 2023-24 MCS received over £448,000 in donated funds. 70% was spent on bursaries, 17% on partnership activities and 13% on pupil activities.
The best way to find out about MCS is to visit us. We would be delighted to welcome you at any of the Open Events listed below and very much encourage you to visit the school.
Upcoming open events
For applicants looking for entry from September 2026 and beyond.
| Event | When | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| The following events are aimed at applicants for 2026 onwards: | ||
| Junior School Open Morning | Friday 21 March 2025, 9.30-11.00am | Book |
| Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon | Thursday 27 March 2025, 2.00-4.30pm | Book |
| Junior School Taster Morning | Friday 2 May 2025, 9.00am-12.30pm | Book |
| Sixth Form Open Evening | Tuesday 20 May 2025, 5.30-7.30pm | Book |
| Junior School Open Morning | Thursday 5 June 2025, 9.30-11.00am | Book |
| Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon | Thursday 26 June 2025, 2.00-4.30pm | Book |
| Whole School Open Day | Saturday 13 September 2025, 9.00am-2.00pm | Book |
| Junior School Open Morning | Friday 3 October 2025, 9.30-11.00am | Book |
| Bursary Information Evening: Online Q&A with the Bursar | Tuesday 7 October 2025, 5.30-6.30pm | Book |
| Senior School Taster Evening (for boys in Year 6) | Thursday 9 October 2025, 5.30-7.00pm | Book |
| Junior School Taster Morning (for boys currently in Year 1 & 2) | Friday 10 October 2025, 9.00am-12.30pm | Book |
| The following events are aimed at applicants for 2027 onwards: | ||
| Junior School Open Morning | Thursday 6 November 2025, 9.30-11.00am | Book |
| Junior School Open Morning | Friday 20 March 2026, 9.30am-11.00am | Book |
| Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon | Thursday 26 March 2026, 2.00-4.30pm | Book |
| Junior School Taster Morning (for boys currently in Year 1 & 2) | Friday 1 May 2026, 9.00am-12.30pm | Book |
| Sixth Form Open Evening | Tuesday 19 May 2026, 5.30-7.30pm | Book |
| Junior School Open Morning | Thursday 4 June 2026, 9.30-11.00am | Book |
| Senior School and Sixth Form Open Event | Thursday 25 June 2026, 2.00-4.30pm | Book |
For Junior School entry
We offer Junior School Open Mornings throughout the year, and these offer a lovely opportunity to see the Junior School in action on a normal working day; booking is required and young siblings are very welcome. The Junior School Open Mornings begin with a talk by the Master and the Head of Junior School at 9.30 am followed by a tour of the school with one of our Year 6 boys and coffee with the Head of Junior School and the Registrar’s team.
Book a Junior School Open Event
For Senior School entry
We hold three Senior School Open Events during the year and these are an excellent opportunity to get a feel for the Senior School. Our Open Afternoons in March and June offer an opportunity to have a tour with a current pupil on a school day and to meet with key members of staff to find out more about life at MCS.
Our Taster Evening in May is for boys who are currently in Year 5 only. This will be an opportunity for them to participate in two sample lessons, with a light supper in between, while parents find out more about us from key members of staff and current pupils.
These events are very popular so do please book well in advance.
Book a Senior School Open Event
For Sixth Form entry
Our Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoons offer an opportunity to have a tour with a current pupil and to meet with key members of staff to find out more about life at MCS. The Sixth Form Evening offers pupils a chance to spend more time learning about life in the Sixth Form and all of the opportunities available. The evening has proved very popular so please do book well in advance.
