How many pupils does Magdalen College School have?

Magdalen College School has 950 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Magdalen College School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Magdalen College School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Magdalen College School?

Magdalen College School is located at Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ.

Magdalen College School

Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

29.7

Attainment 8

7–19

Ages

950

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Magdalen College School

Magdalen College School is an independent school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 950 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.7 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 950 / 1,085 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

18.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A+

A-level average grade

156 students

71.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ
Phone: 01865242191
Headteacher: Helen Pike
Website: www.mcsoxford.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Magdalen College School?: Magdalen College School is an independent school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does Magdalen College School have?: Magdalen College School has 950 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Magdalen College School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Magdalen College School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Magdalen College School?: Magdalen College School is located at Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ.

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