Magdalen College School Oxford entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Magdalen College School Oxford? Magdalen College School Oxford in Oxford admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 9+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes Quest online assessments, Written creative writing, Interview. This guide explains what Magdalen College School Oxford assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Magdalen College School Oxford assesses

The 11+ process combines bespoke online tests with written creative writing, an interview and a school reference. Online sections cover English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and problem-solving, and creative comprehension.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

Verbal reasoning

Codes, word links, missing letters, analogies and sequences in weekly topic islands, plus timed CAT4 and ISEB-style papers.

Non-verbal reasoning

Shape patterns, rotations, reflections, nets and matrices, drawn as clear diagrams so children learn to spot the rule.

Spatial reasoning

3D shapes, nets, folding and rotation questions, the same skills used in the CAT4 spatial section.

Miss Obstein, our AI tutor

In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 1–2: For 7+ entry, keep it light: reading together, number confidence and short puzzles. Pass Masters starts at Year 3.
  2. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  3. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  4. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Magdalen College School Oxford's 11+ assessments.
  5. Year 6: Secure Year 6 maths and English and build reasoning stamina before 13+ assessments begin.
  6. Year 7: Early KS3 stretch work to keep skills sharp. For Year 8 Common Entrance or scholarship papers, your child will need extra subject study beyond Pass Masters.

Questions parents ask

What does the Magdalen College School Oxford entrance assessment involve?

The 11+ process combines bespoke online tests with written creative writing, an interview and a school reference. Online sections cover English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and problem-solving, and creative comprehension.

Which entry points does Magdalen College School Oxford offer?

Magdalen College School Oxford admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 9+, 11+, 13+, 16+.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Magdalen College School Oxford?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Magdalen College School Oxford?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Magdalen College School Oxford. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.