Admissions

Entry requirements

Magdalen College School offers places at a range of entry points. Select an admission point below to find out more about the assessments, subjects and key dates for each entry route.

Admissions

Entry requirements

Magdalen College School offers places at a range of entry points. Select an admission point below to find out more about the assessments, subjects and key dates for each entry route.

11+ entry

Entry at 11+

Year 7 · September 2027

The 11+ assessment at Magdalen College School is a combination of online tests and a written paper. Candidates who perform well are invited to an interview.

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal ReasoningCreative WritingPuzzles & Problem SolvingCreative Comprehension
Test format
Online + written
Subjects
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Creative Writing, Puzzles & Problem Solving, Creative Comprehension
Exam date
16 January 2027
Interview
26 or 27 January 2027
Results
4 February 2027
Acceptance
1 March 2027

Key dates

Important dates for all entry points

Each entry point has its own timeline. Use the admission selector above to view the key dates for your chosen route.

Key dates

Important dates for all entry points

Each entry point has its own timeline. Use the admission selector above to view the key dates for your chosen route.

7+

Year 3

  • Registration deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Exam: 23 January 2027
  • Observation lessons: 4 or 5 February 2027
  • Results: 9 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027
  • Induction: 11 June 2027

8+ / 9+

Years 4 / 5

  • Registration deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Exam: 23 January 2027
  • Observation lessons: 2 or 3 February 2027
  • Results: 9 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027
  • Induction: 11 June 2027

11+

Year 7

  • Registration deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Bursary application deadline: 6 November 2026
  • Exam: 16 January 2027
  • Interviews: 26 or 27 January 2027
  • Results: 4 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027
  • Induction: 2 July 2027

Pre-test

Year 9 · September 2029 entry

  • Registration deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Bursary application deadline: 6 November 2026
  • Exam: 16 January 2027
  • Interviews: 26 or 27 January 2027
  • Results: 4 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027
  • Academic Scholarship or Common Entrance exams: February or June 2029
  • Induction: July 2029

September 2029 entry through Pre-test January 2027.

13+

Year 9

  • Registration deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Bursary application deadline: 6 November 2026
  • Sports Scholarship application deadline: 9 November 2026
  • Music Scholarship application deadline: 4 December 2026
  • Art Scholarship application deadline: 8 January 2027
  • Exam: 16 January 2027
  • Music Scholarship assessments: Week commencing 25 January 2027
  • Interviews: 26 or 27 January 2027
  • Results: 4 February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027
  • Art Scholarship assessments: 18 March 2027
  • Induction: 2 July 2027

Sixth Form

Year 12

  • Registration deadline: 30 September 2026
  • Art, Drama and Sports Scholarship application deadline: 9 October 2026
  • Bursary application deadline: 31 October 2026
  • Entrance tests: 7 November 2026
  • Art, Drama and Sports Scholarship assessments: 7 November 2026
  • Options Evening: 19 November 2026
  • Interviews: 28 November 2026
  • Music Scholarship application deadline: 4 December 2026
  • Acceptance deadline: 4 January 2027
  • Music Scholarship assessments: 27 January 2027
  • Tutorial Evening: 2 February 2027
  • Induction: 21 June 2027

MCS says places are offered in early December.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

MCS does not publish a single fixed pass mark for its entrance examinations. The school says it looks for potential as well as current attainment and considers the wider picture, including school reference and relevant interests. For Pre-test candidates, MCS says that Common Entrance performance generally needs to be in the region of 70% to confirm the place.

Last updated: 15 October 2026. Admissions information and dates may change. Please confirm current requirements and deadlines directly with Magdalen College School before applying.