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Magdalen College School
Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ, Oxfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
950
Capacity
1,085
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a student body of 950, this school offers a comprehensive education for ages 7-19. However, published data indicates significant challenges, as there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the GCSE Attainment 8 score stands at 44.9, which may be a concern for parents prioritizing academic performance. Additionally, there is no entry for the English Baccalaureate, suggesting limited engagement with a broad curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.74904, -1.24460 · OX4 1DZ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123311
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.mcsoxford.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Magdalen College School rated by Ofsted?
Magdalen College School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Magdalen College School a good school?
Magdalen College School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Magdalen College School in GCSEs?
Magdalen College School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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