- 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.
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.
Magdalen College School offers an Assessment Service for candidates looking at entry into the Junior School for candidates at 7+, 8+ and 9+.Â
The purpose of the service is to enable parents to gain an idea of their son’s current level of achievement and potential, and to be advised as to whether an application to Magdalen College School Junior School would be appropriate for him at this stage. Parents find the service particularly helpful if they are unsure whether their son would be a suitable candidate for the school, or if they have concerns about the level of preparation at his current school.
Parents should be aware that these assessment services are entirely optional and voluntary. Assessments are not part of the official admissions procedure or a requirement prior to registration, merely a source of guidance and advice. Past exam papers are not used and it is not possible to provide any coaching or detailed information about the content of the entrance examinations.
The assessment process
Please note that all pre-assessment slots for 2025 entry are now full. Pre-assessment bookings for 2026 entry will open in April 2025.
Candidates will be invited to the Junior School (generally at the end of the school day from about 3.30pm) and will meet one of the relevant Junior School teachers. The session will last between 20-30 minutes and will include an assessment of their mathematical aptitude, reading ability and literacy skills, as well as an informal appraisal of the likelihood of their being comfortable with the standards and routines of MCS. Parents will be given verbal feedback immediately.
To make an appointment for a Junior School assessment, please complete the Pre-Assessment Request Form, then pay the Pre-Assessment fee of £60 (Inclusive VAT). To pay this, please either send a cheque (made out to ‘Magdalen College School’) to The Registrar, Magdalen College School, Oxford, OX4 1DZ or pay by bank transfer using the following details: Account No: 01530755 Sort Code: 60-70-03.
We will then get in touch with you to arrange timings.
