School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Eton College

Eton, Windsor, SL4 6DW

Eton College is a private secondary-stage school in Windsor, Berkshire, with a published age range of 12-19.

Private school Boys Ages 12-19 Sixth form Boarding school

Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 12-19
ISI ?: Standards met
Boarding ?: Boarding school

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At a glance

Key facts

Sector: Private school
Gender: Boys only
Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 12-19
Boarding ?: Boarding school
Route check: Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?: Standards met

Overview

Founded by Henry VI in 1440 to educate 70 King's Scholars, Eton College remains a boys' boarding school. It serves boys aged 12 to 19, with King's Scholars living in College and others in boarding houses. The founding purpose informs the model: a residential education shaped by scholarship, tradition and an effort to widen access through financial support.

Eton describes an academic curriculum of 28 subjects, including nine Modern and Classical Languages, taught by subject specialists. Learning support begins with an arrival assessment and can continue throughout a boy's time at the College. Music, sport and drama sit alongside the CCF, volunteering, debating, bridge, climbing and many societies. Boarding houses give pupils a daily community in which older boys help welcome new arrivals.

Entry is managed directly by Eton. For the main 13+ route, registration closes at the end of UK School Year 5, followed by the College's assessment process; Common Entrance, the Eton Entrance Exam, King's Scholarship and Sixth Form entry are also supported. Scholarships and means-tested bursaries are separate: Eton reports fee reductions for 247 boys in 2023/24, including 99 who paid no fees, while the King's Scholarship is awarded on academic merit and does not itself guarantee fee remission.

Key points

Assessment route: Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand: Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment: Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 24 Attainment 8
Sixth form: Sixth form available with 63.8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Windsor and Maidenhead and England.

School Local authority England

Attainment 8: 24
Grade 5+ English and maths: 0%
EBacc APS: 1.71
EBacc entry: 0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Windsor and Maidenhead and England.

School Local authority England

School details

Sector: Private school
School type: Other independent school
Funding: Independent fee-paying
Application: Apply direct to school
Gender: Boys only
Age range: 12-19
Headteacher: Mr S C Henderson
Pupil roll: 1,348 pupils
Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address: Eton, Windsor, Berkshire
Postcode: SL4 6DW
Area: Windsor and Maidenhead

School leadership

Headteacher: Mr S C Henderson

School contact

School phone: 01753370100

Admissions contact

Admissions team: Admissions
Admissions phone: 01753370100

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Admissions

Application route: Apply direct to school
Age range: 12-19
Gender: Boys only
Boarding: Boarding school
Day fees: Check school fees page
Boarding fees: Boarding school fee
Scholarships and bursaries: Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details: Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note: GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route: Apply direct to school
Papers and stages: 2 papers
Format: Mixed format

Papers and rounds

Paper 1

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

Year 9 (13+) Stage 1 ISEB Common Pre-Tests

All 13+ candidates sit ISEB Common Pre-Tests covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics; scores are standardised and age-adapted.
Paper 2

Other, Interview

Year 9 (13+) Stage 2 assessment

Candidates successful at Stage 1 attend an individual interview and an online predictive test of academic ability and potential.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

English
Maths
Verbal reasoning

All 13+ candidates sit ISEB Common Pre-Tests covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics; scores are standardised and age-adapted.
Non-verbal reasoning

All 13+ candidates sit ISEB Common Pre-Tests covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics; scores are standardised and age-adapted.
Interview

Candidates successful at Stage 1 attend an individual interview and an online predictive test of academic ability and potential.

Application

Key dates

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Year 9 registration deadline

31 August 2026

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029; the school gives this date as the registration deadline for 2029 entry.
Year 9 Stage 1 assessment

October or November 2026

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029; applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests in UK School Year 6.
Year 9 Stage 1 result

December 2026

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029; successful candidates are selected to progress to Stage 2.
Year 9 Stage 2 assessment

Mid-January to early May 2027, by age group

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029; Stage 2 includes an individual interview and an online predictive test.
Year 9 Stage 2 results

March, May and July 2027, by assessment group

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029.
Year 9 acceptance fee deadline

By the end of March in UK School Year 7

For Year 9 (13+) entry in 2029; this applies to boys offered a conditional place.
Sixth Form application closes

Sunday 4 October 2026

For Sixth Form (16+) entry in 2027.
Sixth Form academic assessments

Second half of November 2026

For Sixth Form (16+) entry in 2027.
Sixth Form results

Early December 2026

For Sixth Form (16+) entry in 2027.
Orwell Award application deadline

Sunday 20 September 2026

For the Orwell Award route to Sixth Form entry in 2027; the award is for candidates at UK state schools.

How to apply

1
Apply direct to the school

Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
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Official admissions documents

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Information booklet

Read Our Prospectus

Supplementary form

Online Registration Form

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?: 24 Attainment 8
GCSE results: 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?: 1.71 EBacc APS
A-level results: 63.8% AAB or better
A-level average points: 51.01 A-level points per entry

Inspection

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Standards met

Latest inspection: 12 November 2024

Leadership, management and governance: Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation: Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing: Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society: Standards met
Safeguarding: Standards met

Quick summary

Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 12 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Eton College handle admissions?

Eton College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Eton College?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Eton College?

Year 9 registration deadline: 31 August 2026. Year 9 Stage 1 assessment: October or November 2026. Year 9 Stage 1 result: December 2026. Year 9 Stage 2 assessment: Mid-January to early May 2027, by age group. Year 9 Stage 2 results: March, May and July 2027, by assessment group. Year 9 acceptance fee deadline: By the end of March in UK School Year 7. Sixth Form application closes: Sunday 4 October 2026. Sixth Form academic assessments: Second half of November 2026. Sixth Form results: Early December 2026. Orwell Award application deadline: Sunday 20 September 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Eton College?

Eton College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 12 November 2024.