Magdalen College School
URN: 123311 • Oxford OX4 1DZ
Overview
- Name
- Magdalen College School
- URN
- 123311
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Pike (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865242191
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowley Place, Oxford OX4 1DZ
Summary
Magdalen College School (MCS) is a mixed independent school located in Oxford, with an enrolment of approximately 950 pupils and a capacity of 1,085. The school is renowned for its strong academic performance, consistently achieving outstanding results at both GCSE and A Level. MCS was awarded Independent School of the Year in 2024 for its significant contributions to social mobility, reflecting its commitment to providing educational opportunities for all students.
The school offers a broad curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth, with a focus on nurturing talent beyond the standard curriculum. Approximately 25% of Sixth Form pupils secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. MCS also supports diversity in its student body, with around 10% of pupils receiving scholarships or bursaries to ensure access to quality education regardless of financial circumstances.
MCS fosters a vibrant community through various co-curricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, enhancing the overall educational experience. The school emphasizes pastoral care, ensuring that students are supported both academically and personally, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
The school offers a broad curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth, with a focus on nurturing talent beyond the standard curriculum. Approximately 25% of Sixth Form pupils secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. MCS also supports diversity in its student body, with around 10% of pupils receiving scholarships or bursaries to ensure access to quality education regardless of financial circumstances.
MCS fosters a vibrant community through various co-curricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, enhancing the overall educational experience. The school emphasizes pastoral care, ensuring that students are supported both academically and personally, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
Useful links
- Governors & Staff (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Clubs & Activities (sen)
- Drama (sen)
- GCSE Exam Results (sen)
- Music (sen)
- Pastoral (sen)
- Sport (sen)
- Trips (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- The Iffley Academy (59.9)
- Northern House Academy (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1085
- Pupils
- 950
- Boys
- 847
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 950 | 847 | 103 | 1085 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 957 | 859 | 98 | 1085 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 964 | 849 | 115 | 1085 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 964 | 849 | 115 | 1085 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 943 | 816 | 127 | 1085 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 924 | 814 | 110 | 1085 | 0.00 |
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