Magdalen College School Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering MCS for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of Magdalen College School
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Frequently asked questions about MCS
Where is Magdalen College School?
Magdalen College School is in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The school's address is: Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ.
Is MCS for boys or girls?
Magdalen College School is a Boys (Coed 16+) school.
What type of school is MCS?
Magdalen College School is a Prep & Senior school offering Day places for approximately 800 pupils.
What age do girls join Magdalen College School?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Magdalen College School?
Girls can join the school from 16 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School is for boys only.
What age do boys join Magdalen College School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Magdalen College School?
Boys can join the school from 7 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School is for girls only.
Who owns Magdalen College School?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Read more about the governance of MCS.
Which schools are the main destinations for MCS leavers?
Pupils from Magdalen College School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Magdalen College School?
'Feeder' schools for MCS include:
Sorry. We do not have feeder school information available for this school.
