Christ Church Cathedral School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Cathedral School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
128 students
Magdalen College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
938 students
| Measure | Christ Church Cathedral School Oxford, South East | Magdalen College School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #360 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2124 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 128 | 938 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 938 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 51.5 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cccs.org.uk | www.mcsoxford.org |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 128.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christ Church Cathedral School better than Magdalen College School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ Church Cathedral School and Magdalen College School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Cathedral School: 128. Magdalen College School: 938. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Cathedral School and Magdalen College School rank in South East?
Christ Church Cathedral School is unranked and Magdalen College School is 360th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).