About the school
Magdalen College School is an independent day school in Oxford offering 11+ entry into Year 7. Its admissions page describes a two-stage process consisting of a January test day followed by interviews for selected candidates.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Helen Pike |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Registration fee £180 (inclusive VAT) for UK applicants and £300 (inclusive VAT) for applicants currently living overseas. |
📅 Open days: The school invites families to visit the Senior School before application at an Open Afternoon or Open Day; full open-event information is on its Open Events page.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Creative Writing, English, Puzzles and Problem Solving, Creative Comprehension |
📄 Free Magdalen College School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school states it is a day school and requires pupils to be living with their parent(s) in the Oxford area while attending the school. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 16 Jan 2027 |
For entry in September 2027: bursary application deadline Friday 6 November 2026; interviews Tuesday 26 or Wednesday 27 January 2027; results sent Thursday 4 February 2027; acceptance deadline Monday 1 March 2027; induction day Friday 2 July 2027. The page also says the 11+ entrance examination is held at the school in the January preceding entry in September, with all registered candidates invited on a Saturday in early-mid January.
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