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- MCS combines a superb and consistent academic record with outstanding pastoral care and numerous opportunities for a wide variety of extra-curricular activities in sport, music, art and drama.
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Jan 1, 2018 · We are delighted The Good Schools Guide has recently published its review of Magdalen College School. Famous for its unbiased and candid reviews, the guide interviews each school’s Head, speaks to staff, pupils and parents to ensure a well-rounded review.
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In Magdalen College Senior School, pupils enjoy a wide range...
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MCS has developed a traditional curriculum that steers students towards taking A Levels in so-called 'facilitating subjects' – those that will be most preferred by top universities. There's no choice of soft subjects such as photography or psychology, with students opting for maths, the sciences and the Classics instead. In Lower Fourth all boys st...
Sport is reasonably strong but not a priority at this school, and the emphasis is mostly on rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and netball. Sailing is strong here too, with students using a nearby reservoir, and walking distance to the river means that rowing is popular too.Other extra-curricular sports include badminton, basketball, climbing, cross co...
The school day at MCS is so busy that lunch needs to start at 11am to give students the time to attend the many extra-curricular clubs; these include animation, coding, bridge, diplomacy, fencing, Russian, Vergil, Scrabble and Warhammer. Students also take part on various house events; there are six houses, and the boys tend to join a house based o...
A Level results are consistently outstanding. In 2021, 99.3% of grades were awarded at A*-B, which is similar to previous years, and eight students achieved five A*.The cohort headed to some of the UK’s top universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College and LSE to read subjects ranging from Medicine to Politics, Engineering and Fashion...
To say that this school is highly selective is an understatement, although the school does say that in the exams it "looks carefully for potential, and not simply at current attainment." The main point of entry to the Senior School is Year 7, when boys take the 11+ exams, which are the same for MCS Junior School boys as for external candidates, dur...
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have a clear vision for providing a broad and balanced education for all pupils. They aim to prepare pupils for adult life...
Sep 13, 2023 · Magdalen College School received a superb review in the Tatler Schools Guide 2024, an impartial guide to the top public and prep schools in the UK. This year, the guide recognises our “outstanding” academic results whilst highlighting our music provision, including House Music and Madrigals on the River.
Dec 3, 2021 · Magdalen College received 96.6 percent A* to Bs at A-level and 95.3% A*/A/9/8/7s at GCSE. This means Magdalen college closely followed the likes of Wycombe Abbey School which came in...
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In Magdalen College Senior School, pupils enjoy a wide range of academic subjects alongside PE, Games, PSHE and extracurricular activities.
But if you’re looking for a little more detail, here’s what our students think makes Magdalen such a great place to live and study. Find out more And check out the student-written Alternative Prospectus for honest insights into life at Magdalen!
