Independent school for boys

Magdalen College School, Oxford: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Magdalen College School, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Registration closes, 11+ entry
Sat 31 Oct
Saturday 31 October 2026, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026
Places
Not published
Fees at 11+, day
£10,036a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Your next steps for 11+ entry

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Fri 6 Nov 2026in about 2 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: sport
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Magdalen College School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

In short

Magdalen College School in Oxford is a day school for boys, with a co-educational sixth formMagdalen College School: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: They will join a flourishing cohort of Sixth Form girlsView the official source, and it is admitting girls in stages. Most senior applicants sit the school's own tests in January: for September 2027, 11+ registration closes on Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline | Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source, the test is on Saturday 16 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations | Saturday 16 January 2027View the official source and offers are sent on Thursday 4 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent | Thursday 4 February 2027View the official source.

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Magdalen College School takes new pupils at 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

11+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and online test other.
Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

7+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
8+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
9+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
10+ entry
How children are assessed: not checked yet.
13+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school, common entrance and online test other. Tests are taken in Year 6 (pre-test route); Year 8 (13+ route), with a place offered ahead of entry.
Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
16+ entry
How children are assessed: a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and own subject papers.
Registration closes: Wednesday 30 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

More about entry from our guide

The Junior School takes pupils at 7+, 8+ and 9+, the Senior School at 11+ and 13+, and the sixth form at 16+. Who may apply depends on the entry year while the school becomes co-educational: for September 2027 the school lists 7+ and 8+ entry as mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our first cohort of girls will join J1 (Year 3) and J2 (Year 4) in September 2027.View the official source and sixth-form entry as mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Sixth Form at MCS has been co-educational since 2010.View the official source, and it says 11+ entry becomes mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2030)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Families wishing to make an application for a child to join Year 7 in September 2030 are welcome to do so anytime in advance of the registration deadline of 31st October 2029.View the official source for September 2030.

7+ (Year 3)

What the school assesses: group or team activityMagdalen College School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our assessments involve a combination of written papers, observation lessons, activities and a short interview with the Head of Junior School for most candidates.View the official source; interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our assessments involve a combination of written papers, observation lessons, activities and a short interview with the Head of Junior School for most candidates.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskMagdalen College School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, descriptive writing and three short comprehension exercises) and Maths.View the official source; school's own English assessmentMagdalen College School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, descriptive writing and three short comprehension exercises) and Maths.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentMagdalen College School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, descriptive writing and three short comprehension exercises) and Maths.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: we will also ask for a reference from their current school at this stageView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 23 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 23 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Thursday 4 February 2027 and Friday 5 February 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Observation lessons \| Thursday 4 or Friday 5 February 2027View the official source
Offers	Tuesday 9 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Tuesday 9 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source
Who can apply	mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our first cohort of girls will join J1 (Year 3) and J2 (Year 4) in September 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

8+ (Year 4)

What the school assesses: interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our assessments involve a combination of written papers and interviews with the Head of Junior School and form teacher for most candidates.View the official source; school's own English assessmentMagdalen College School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentMagdalen College School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentMagdalen College School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: we will also ask for a reference from their current school at this stageView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 23 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 23 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Tuesday 2 February 2027 and Wednesday 3 February 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Observation lessons \| Tuesday 2 or Wednesday 3 February 2027View the official source
Offers	Tuesday 9 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Tuesday 9 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source
Who can apply	mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our first cohort of girls will join J1 (Year 3) and J2 (Year 4) in September 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

9+ (Year 5)

What the school assesses: interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Our assessments involve a combination of written papers and interviews with the Head of Junior School and form teacher for most candidates.View the official source; school's own English assessmentMagdalen College School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentMagdalen College School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentMagdalen College School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils take tests in English (spelling, composition and comprehension), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: we will also ask for a reference from their current school at this stageView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 23 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 23 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Tuesday 2 February 2027 and Wednesday 3 February 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Observation lessons \| Tuesday 2 or Wednesday 3 February 2027View the official source
Offers	Tuesday 9 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Tuesday 9 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

10+ (Year 6)

11+ (Year 7)

What the school assesses: interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Selected candidates are then invited back for the second stage, which is a 30-minute interview with one of our teachers.View the official source; online test (Quest Assessments)Magdalen College School: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The online tests are provided by a company called Quest Assessments, which is highly experienced in delivering educational assessments, and the questions are developed in collaboration with our Head of Maths and Head of English.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskMagdalen College School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: In this written paper, candidates are given a paragraph of text or an image and are asked to write a piece of fiction inspired by it.View the official source; school's own English assessmentMagdalen College School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: English Puzzles and Problem Solving Creative ComprehensionView the official source; school's own maths assessmentMagdalen College School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Maths Non-Verbal Reasoning Verbal ReasoningView the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentMagdalen College School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Maths Non-Verbal Reasoning Verbal ReasoningView the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: We will also ask for a reference from their current school at this stage.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 16 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Tuesday 26 January 2027 and Wednesday 27 January 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Interviews \| Tuesday 26 or Wednesday 27 January 2027View the official source
Offers	Thursday 4 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Thursday 4 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 6 November 2026Magdalen College School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Bursary application deadline \| Friday 6 November 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Monday 9 November 2026 (sport); Friday 4 December 2026 (music)Magdalen College School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: 11+ Sports Scholarships – Monday 9th November 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Friday 4 December 2026 (sport); Tuesday 26 January 2027 and Wednesday 27 January 2027 (music)Magdalen College School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: 11+ Sports Scholarship Information (Assessments on 4th December 2026)View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2030

Step	Date
Registration closes	Wednesday 31 October 2029Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2030)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Families wishing to make an application for a child to join Year 7 in September 2030 are welcome to do so anytime in advance of the registration deadline of 31st October 2029.View the official source
Who can apply	mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2030)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Families wishing to make an application for a child to join Year 7 in September 2030 are welcome to do so anytime in advance of the registration deadline of 31st October 2029.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

There are two routes to 13+: Year 6 (pre-test route); Year 8 (13+ route)Magdalen College School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils then come to MCS to take our pre-test entrance examinations in the January of their Year 6, along with the 11+ candidates.View the official source. On the pre-test route, boys sit the test alongside the 11+ candidates, and successful candidates are offered a deferred place; they then sit Common Entrance, where the school expects a standard in the region of 70%Magdalen College School: Ce pass markChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Common Entrance papers are taken in the June preceding entry in September and candidates are expected to perform to a suitable standard, which for MCS generally means in the region of 70%.View the official source.

What the school assesses: ISEB Common EntranceMagdalen College School: Common entranceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: If successful in the pre-tests, candidates are offered a place for Year 9, which is then conditional on their performance at Common Entrance (or PSB) or in our Academic Scholarships in Year 8.View the official source; interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Selected candidates are then invited back for the second stage, which is a 30-minute interview with one of our teachers.View the official source; online test (Quest Assessments)Magdalen College School: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The online tests are provided by a company called Quest Assessments, which is highly experienced in delivering educational assessments, and the questions are developed in collaboration with our Head of Maths and Head of English.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskMagdalen College School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Session 2 | On paper | Creative Writing | 45 mins | WrittenView the official source; school's own English assessmentMagdalen College School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: English Puzzles and Problem Solving Creative ComprehensionView the official source; school's own maths assessmentMagdalen College School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Maths Non-Verbal Reasoning Verbal ReasoningView the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentMagdalen College School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Maths Non-Verbal Reasoning Verbal ReasoningView the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: We will also ask for a reference from their current school at this stage.View the official source
First assessment taken in: Year 6 (pre-test route); Year 8 (13+ route)Magdalen College School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pupils then come to MCS to take our pre-test entrance examinations in the January of their Year 6, along with the 11+ candidates.View the official source
Offers made early for deferred entry: YesMagdalen College School: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: If successful in the pre-tests, candidates are offered a place for Year 9, which is then conditional on their performance at Common Entrance (or PSB) or in our Academic Scholarships in Year 8.View the official source
Common Entrance standard: in the region of 70%Magdalen College School: Ce pass markChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Common Entrance papers are taken in the June preceding entry in September and candidates are expected to perform to a suitable standard, which for MCS generally means in the region of 70%.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027 (13+ route (Year 8 applicants not at prep schools)); entry in September 2029 (pre-test route (deferred, prep-school applicants))Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 16 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Tuesday 26 January 2027 and Wednesday 27 January 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Interviews \| Tuesday 26 or Wednesday 27 January 2027View the official source
Offers	Thursday 4 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Thursday 4 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 6 November 2026Magdalen College School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Bursary application deadline \| Friday 6 November 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Monday 9 November 2026 (sport); Monday 9 November 2026 (drama); Friday 4 December 2026 (music); Friday 8 January 2027 (art)Magdalen College School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Sports Scholarship application deadline \| Monday 9 November 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Friday 4 December 2026 (sport); Monday 25 January 2027 (music); Saturday 30 January 2027 (drama)Magdalen College School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Sports Scholarship assessments \| Friday 4 December 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2029

Step	Date
Registration closes	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations \| Saturday 16 January 2027View the official source
Interviews	Tuesday 26 January 2027 and Wednesday 27 January 2027Magdalen College School: Interview date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Interviews \| Tuesday 26 or Wednesday 27 January 2027View the official source
Offers	Thursday 4 February 2027Magdalen College School: Offer date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Results sent \| Thursday 4 February 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 1 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 6 November 2026Magdalen College School: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Bursary application deadline \| Friday 6 November 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessment	February 2029Magdalen College School: Scholarship assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Academic Scholarships or Common Entrance exams \| February or June 2029View the official source
Who can apply	boysMagdalen College School: Pupils (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Pre-test Admissions Information Evening (online) (for boys joining us from UK prep schools)View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications close earlier than the others, on Wednesday 30 September 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline | Wednesday 30 September 2026View the official source, with the assessment on Saturday 7 November 2026Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance tests | Saturday 7 November 2026View the official source.

What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsMagdalen College School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Offers of a place are conditional on achieving six A*, 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, including in the subjects the candidate intends to study for A Level, and we find that many of our offer holders exceed this.View the official source; interviewMagdalen College School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Candidates will have two interviews: a general interview with a member of the Sixth Form team or one of our senior academic staff, and an interview in one of the subjects they have indicated as A Level choices.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentMagdalen College School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The third test will be a Verbal Reasoning test.View the official source; subject papersMagdalen College School: Own subject papersChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Two of these will be in subjects they have indicated as subjects they wish to study at A Level.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolMagdalen College School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: we ask for a reference from each candidateView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Magdalen College School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Wednesday 30 September 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline \| Wednesday 30 September 2026View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 7 November 2026Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance tests \| Saturday 7 November 2026View the official source
Interviews	Saturday 28 November 2026Magdalen College School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Interviews \| Saturday 28 November 2026View the official source
Offers	December 2026Magdalen College School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Places are offered in early DecemberView the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 4 January 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline \| Monday 4 January 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Bursary application deadline \| Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Friday 9 October 2026 (art, drama and sport); Friday 4 December 2026 (music)Magdalen College School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Art, Drama and Sports Scholarship application deadline \| Friday 9 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Saturday 7 November 2026 (art, drama and sport); Wednesday 27 January 2027 (music)Magdalen College School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Art, Drama and Sports Scholarship assessments \| Saturday 7 November 2026View the official source
Who can apply	mixedMagdalen College School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Sixth Form at MCS has been co-educational since 2010.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Assessment	Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source
Offers	Magdalen College School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Magdalen College School, Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: A summary of the key dates for entry in September 2027 is below:View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

All dates checked 10 Oct 2026Magdalen College School, Oxford

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Fri 6 Nov 2026in about 2 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: sport
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: music
Fri 4 Dec 2026in about 6 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Tue 26 Jan 2027, Wed 27 Jan 2027
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music
Tue 26 Jan 2027, Wed 27 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
Thu 4 Feb 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in7+, 8+, 9+, 13+ and 16+

7+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Thu 4 Feb 2027, Fri 5 Feb 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Tue 9 Feb 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

8+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 8+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Tue 2 Feb 2027, Wed 3 Feb 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Tue 9 Feb 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

9+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 9+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Tue 2 Feb 2027, Wed 3 Feb 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Tue 9 Feb 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

13+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Fri 6 Nov 2026in about 2 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: sport
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: drama
Mon 9 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: music
Fri 4 Dec 2026in about 6 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: art
Fri 8 Jan 2027in about 11 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music
Mon 25 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Interviews
Tue 26 Jan 2027, Wed 27 Jan 2027
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama
Sat 30 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
Thu 4 Feb 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry
Wed 30 Sept 2026
Done: Scholarship applications close: art, drama and sport
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Next: Bursary applications close
Sat 31 Oct 2026in 11 days
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, drama and sport
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Interviews
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: music
Fri 4 Dec 2026in about 6 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
December 2026Expected
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 4 Jan 2027in about 11 weeks
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music
Wed 27 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Entrance tests
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Offers sent
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Magdalen College School in brief

All facts checked 10 Oct 2026tap a value for its source

Ages: 7 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Magdalen College School, Oxford is a leading independent day school for boys 7 - 18 and girls in the Sixth Form.View the official source; The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships: 6 kinds; Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding: day pupils only; Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in: 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+; The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees: Yes, up to 100%; Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee: £180including VAT; Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £10,036 a term, including VAT

7+ entry, day: £9,665 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day: £9,665 a term, including VAT
9+ entry, day: £10,036 a term, including VAT
10+ entry, day: £10,036 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day: £10,036 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day: £10,036 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day: £10,036 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees are published both with and without VAT

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT).

Source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Joining at	Day
7+	£9,665 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Junior School J1 and J2 \| £8,054.17 \| £1,610.83 \| £9,665.00View the official source
8+	£9,665 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Junior School J1 and J2 \| £8,054.17 \| £1,610.83 \| £9,665.00View the official source
9+	£10,036 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Junior School J3 and J4 \| £8,363.33 \| £1,672.67 \| £10,036.00View the official source
10+	£10,036 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Junior School J3 and J4 \| £8,363.33 \| £1,672.67 \| £10,036.00View the official source
11+	£10,036 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Senior School \| £8,363.33 \| £1,672.67 \| £10,036.00View the official source
13+	£10,036 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Senior School \| £8,363.33 \| £1,672.67 \| £10,036.00View the official source
16+	£10,036 per term (including VAT)Magdalen College School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Senior School \| £8,363.33 \| £1,672.67 \| £10,036.00View the official source

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT)Magdalen College School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: £180 (inclusive VAT) for UK applicantsView the official source
Acceptance deposit (day): £1,500 (Senior School (11+, 13+, 16+)); £750 (Junior School (7+, 8+, 9+))Magdalen College School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The deposit is currently £1,500 for candidates living in the UK and will be adjusted for those who have been awarded a bursary.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees

Bursaries (help with fees): Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £125,000 combined gross income (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships: For academic, all rounder, art, drama, music and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Largest bursary: up to 100%Magdalen College School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The reduction can range from 10% up to 100%.View the official source of fees, means-tested
Income guide: £125,000 (combined gross income, guide)Magdalen College School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Combined gross income below or in the region of £125,000View the official source
Scholarships offered: academicMagdalen College School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Academic Scholarships are awarded:View the official source, all-rounderMagdalen College School: All rounderChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: All-Rounder Awards are made on the basis of the Year 7 and Year 9 admissions procedureView the official source, artMagdalen College School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Art Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source, dramaMagdalen College School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Drama Scholarships are available at 13+ and 16+ to internal and external candidates by application.View the official source, musicMagdalen College School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Music and Sports Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 11+, 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source, sportMagdalen College School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Music and Sports Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 11+, 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source
Scholarship entry points: 11+Magdalen College School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Music and Sports Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 11+, 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source, 13+Magdalen College School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Music and Sports Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 11+, 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Magdalen College School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Music and Sports Scholarships are available to internal and external candidates at 11+, 13+ and 16+ by application.View the official source

Open days

Next: Junior School Open Morning, Thu 5 Nov 2026

Done: Pre-test Admissions Information Evening (online) (for boys joining us from UK prep schools) (passed)
Thu 15 Oct 20265.30-6.30pm
Done: Junior School Taster Morning (for 2027 applicants) (passed)
Fri 16 Oct 20269.00am-12.30pm
Coming up: Junior School Open Morning
Thu 5 Nov 20269.30-11.00am
Coming up: Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon
Thu 11 Mar 20272.00-4.30pm
Coming up: Junior School Open Morning
Fri 12 Mar 20279.30-11.00am
Coming up: Junior School Taster Morning (for 2028 applicants)
Fri 19 Mar 20279.00-12.30pm
Coming up: Junior School Taster Morning (for 2028 applicants)
Fri 30 Apr 20279.00-12.30pm
Coming up: Sixth Form Open Evening
Tue 18 May 20275.30-7.30pm
Coming up: Junior School Open Morning
Thu 10 Jun 20279.30-11.00am
Coming up: Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon
Thu 1 Jul 20272.00-4.30pm

Source: Magdalen College School, Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 83% (2026)

A level grades A* to A, 2026
83%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The school is delighted to report that 97% of grades were awarded at A*-B, with 83% at A*-A and 46% at A*.View the official source
No earlier year published
A level grades A* to B, 2026
97%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The school is delighted to report that 97% of grades were awarded at A*-B, with 83% at A*-A and 46% at A*.View the official source
No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

Year	Measure	Figure
2026	A level grades A* to A	83%Magdalen College School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The school is delighted to report that 97% of grades were awarded at A-B, with 83% at A-A and 46% at A*.View the official source
2026	A level grades A* to B	97%Magdalen College School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The school is delighted to report that 97% of grades were awarded at A-B, with 83% at A-A and 46% at A*.View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to MCS

The pre-test route means a boy aiming for 13+ entry in September 2029 sits the same January test day as this year's 11+ candidates, Saturday 16 January 2027Magdalen College School: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations | Saturday 16 January 2027View the official source, and registers by Saturday 31 October 2026Magdalen College School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Registration deadline | Saturday 31 October 2026View the official source.

Bursaries can cover up to 100%Magdalen College School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: The reduction can range from 10% up to 100%.View the official source of fees, and the school publishes an income guide of £125,000 (combined gross income, guide)Magdalen College School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Combined gross income below or in the region of £125,000View the official source. For September 2027 entry at 11+ and 13+, bursary applications are due by Friday 6 November 2026Magdalen College School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Bursary application deadline | Friday 6 November 2026View the official source.

Offers for September 2027 entry at 7+ to 13+ must be accepted by Monday 1 March 2027Magdalen College School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Magdalen College School, Oxford.The source says: Acceptance deadline | Monday 1 March 2027View the official source. The state secondary National Offer Day is 1 March (or the next working day if 1 March is a weekend or bank holiday)National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against GOV.UK.The source says: If either date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, offers are sent the next working day.View the official source, so families applying to both will want to plan for that date.

Official documents and sources

16 sources, each kept as an archived copy

Department for Education (Get Information about Schools)
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Magdalen College School, Oxford
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Ways in, and how children are assessed

11+ entry

7+ entry

8+ entry

9+ entry

10+ entry

13+ entry

16+ entry

7+ (Year 3)

8+ (Year 4)

9+ (Year 5)

10+ (Year 6)

11+ (Year 7)

13+ (Year 9)

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

7+ entry, September 2027

8+ entry, September 2027

9+ entry, September 2027

13+ entry, September 2027

16+ entry, September 2027

Magdalen College School in brief

Fees

Bursaries and scholarships

Open days

Results, as published by the school

What is distinctive about applying to MCS

Official documents and sources