- About MCS
MCS ranks among the top independent secondary schools in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2024, placed seventh nationally and third in the Southeast. - 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.”
MCS ranks among the top independent secondary schools in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2024, placed seventh nationally and third in the Southeast.
- 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
Your donations contribute over £150,000 a year to bursaries as well as building an endowment to fund bursaries for the future.
28 of our pupils achieved 10 or more 8 or 9 grades in 2024.
Your donations contribute over £150,000 a year to bursaries as well as building an - About MCS
MCS ranks among the top independent secondary schools in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2024, placed seventh nationally and third in the Southeast.
- 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
Your donations contribute over £150,000 a year to bursaries as well as building an endowment to fund bursaries for the future.
A multitude of orchestras, choirs, ensembles and bands cater for pupils of all abilities and musical tastes at Magdalen College School. We hold regular concerts at The Sheldonian Theatre, Magdalen College Chapel, The Grove Auditorium and SJE Arts, as well as an Evening of Jazz & Blues and numerous formal and informal concerts at school.
Choirs
Choral Society (all years)
Magdalen Sixth Choir (6th Form)
Close Harmony (5th/6th Form)
Madrigal Society (all years)
House singing large group & small groups (all years)
Orchestras
Symphony Orchestra (Grade 7+)
Concert Orchestra (Grade 3+)
Jazz Bands
Jazz Band (Grade 6+)
Jazz Club (Grade 3+)
Jazz Ensemble
Various pupil led groups for An Evening of Jazz & Blues
Chamber Music and Ensembles
String Orchestra (Grade 7+)
String Squad (Grade 3+)
String Quartets / Quintets
Piano Trios
Chamber Wind
Concert Wind (Grade 8+)
Wind Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Flute Ensemble
Flute Quintet / Quartet
Samba Band
Clarinet Ensembles
Cello Ensemble
Piano Duets
Guitar Ensemble
Aural and Theory Clubs
Multiple aural clinics each week for pupils who need assistance in preparation for instrumental Music exams.
Weekly theory club for those who are taking Grade 5 Theory.
External Ensembles
Many pupils also take part in ensembles and musical activities out of school including:
- National Youth Orchestra
- National Children’s Orchestra
- National Schools’ Orchestra
- National Youth Choirs
- Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra
- Thames Vale Youth Orchestra
- Junior Academy
- Junior Guildhall
- Junior College
