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Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School's 2027 Year 7 test day combines Quest online assessments, creative writing and selected-candidate interviews.
Independent school · Oxford, Oxfordshire
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Meet the school
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Cowley Place, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1DZ
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, MCS’s January test day combines adaptive online mathematics, non-verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning; a written creative-writing paper; and non-adaptive online English, puzzles/problem solving and creative comprehension. Selected candidates attend a 30-minute interview. Registration closes 31 October 2026; Quest Assessments provides the bespoke online tests.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Mathematics
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Creative writing
- English
- Puzzles and problem solving
- Creative comprehension
Assessment provider: Quest Assessments
The admissions process
- Online adaptive and non-adaptive assessments plus written creative writing
- Selected 30-minute interview
Read the official details: Admissions information from Magdalen College School
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
Maths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
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Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.
Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quizVerbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.
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Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.
Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quizEnglish
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizKeep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
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Admissions notes
- The 31 October 2026 registration deadline is upcoming. The exam is scheduled for 16 January 2027; interviews for selected candidates are 26 or 27 January. The school recommends familiarisation questions and an example creative-writing paper.
Plusling’s guide to Magdalen College School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Magdalen College School: school details Department for Education
- 11+ Entry to MCS Senior School | Year 7 Magdalen College School
- Magdalen College School: entry route Magdalen College School
- Admissions - Magdalen College School | Independent day school Oxford Magdalen College School