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Magdalen College School is an independent school for boys. It is on the edge of central Oxford, England. It was founded as part of Magdalen College, Oxford by Thomas Becket in 1480

The school was originally founded by William Waynflete to educate the sixteen boy choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford University who sang in the college's chapel. Important Old Waynfletes include William Tyndale, Sam Mendes, Alex Lennox, Tim Hunt, and Ben Goldacre.

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  • MCS tunnel

    Choristers' tunnel under Magdalen Bridge, running from Magdalen College School to the Waynflete Building of Magdalen College.

  • Tree reflected in the Cherwell, Oxford - geograph.org.uk - 192081

    View across the River Cherwell towards Magdalen College School's playing field

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