Science, Library & Partnerships Building
MCS Science, Library & Partnerships Building
Magdalen College School, Oxford (MCS) was founded over 500 years ago as one of the earliest grammar schools, and its ethos – to provide an exceptional education to the brightest children, whatever their personal circumstances – remains core to its mission today.
Approximately 10% of Senior School pupils receive financial help with school fees and the School’s commitment to widening access extends far beyond its own walls.
Creating an environment in which Oxford talent can continue to flourish is vital. With this in mind, the School is excited to present its proposals for a new Science, Library & Partnerships Building.
Located on the existing footprint, the new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities to support a forward-looking curriculum and emerging areas of science, as well as a fully-equipped Partnerships Lab to strengthen the School’s network of community links – which lies at the heart of its strategy for the future.
Consultation update
The consultation on the School’s proposals for a Science, Library & Partnerships Building has now concluded. The School and the Design Team have considered all feedback carefully, and set out an initial summary of the responses received, along with some next steps. A full planning application will be submitted later this summer and there will be a further opportunity to comment during this process. To view the School’s response, please click below:
Public consultation round 2
Following Consultation Round 1, the School together with the Design Team addressed the feedback received and consulted upon the revised proposals during May 2025. A copy of the consultation material presented during this stage is available below:
Public consultation round 1
In March 2025, an initial round of consultation was undertaken, which included several events at the School and opportunities to give feedback online. A copy of the consultation material presented during this stage is available below:
The design team
All images shown of the proposals are indicative.
