Magdalen College School vs New College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalen College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
938 students
New College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
146 students
| Measure | Magdalen College School Oxford, South East | New College School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #360 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2124 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 938 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 146 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| 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.mcsoxford.org | www.newcollegeschool.org |
The verdict
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 146.
- •Magdalen College School is co-educational and New College School is boys.
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 Magdalen College School better than New 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 Magdalen College School and New College School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen College School: 938. New College School: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen College School and New College School rank in South East?
Magdalen College School is 360th of 679 and New College School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).