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Verified 18 August 2026
Winchester College is a private secondary-stage school in Winchester, Hampshire, with a published age range of 13-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 13-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Winchester College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- 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
Overview
William of Wykeham founded Winchester College in 1382 to educate 70 scholars. That medieval foundation still has a living presence: ceremonies mark the school year, its own vocabulary survives in daily use, and College remains the boarding house for academic Scholars. Full boarding makes those shared customs part of ordinary life rather than a historical backdrop.
Div gives the academic programme its most distinctive thread. Alongside examined subjects, pupils undertake this cultural and philosophical course; in Year 9 it sits with mathematics, sciences, languages, humanities and creative subjects. Sixth Formers normally take three A levels with Div and can add an Extended Project Qualification for deeper independent research.
The house system brings pupils of different ages together outside lessons. Early-morning rowing on the River Itchen, evening talks, house competitions and shared study all grow from that residential rhythm. Art has its own substantial facilities for printmaking, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics, while societies bring visiting thinkers and specialists into the week.
The Sixth Form is changing the shape of the community without abandoning its residential core. Day pupils belong to a boarding house, and from September 2026 the first girl boarders will move into two purpose-built houses. Boys and girls in the Sixth Form share the academic programme and dedicated afternoon time for clubs, societies and other pursuits.
Key points
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
- 59.6% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40.7 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 68.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hampshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 40.7
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 59.6%
- EBacc APS
- 2.37
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hampshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 13-19
- Headmaster
- Ms Elizabeth Stone
- Pupil roll
- 738 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- College Street, Winchester, Hampshire
- Postcode
- SO23 9NA
- Area
- Hampshire
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Ms Elizabeth Stone
School contact
- School phone
- 01962621100
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01962621100
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £15,318 per term for day pupils in 2026/27, inclusive of VAT where applicable
- Boarding fees
- £20,700 per term for boarding pupils in 2026/27, inclusive of VAT where applicable
- 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.
Exam and test format
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
- 4 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
Maths, English, Science, Other
13+ Winchester Entrance papers
The school-specific 13+ Winchester Entrance papers cover Maths, English, Science, History and Geography; additional language papers may apply where studied.
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Round 2
General Ability Testing
Candidates may be invited through to interview on the strength of their application and online General Ability Testing.
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Round 3
Interview
13+ interview
Candidates may be invited to interview following General Ability Testing.
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Round 4
English, Maths, Science, Other, Interview
13+ Election scholarship examination
Election is taken instead of Winchester Entrance and combines required and optional written papers with two interviews.
Published assessment components
Maths, English, Science and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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Maths
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English
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Science
The school-specific 13+ Winchester Entrance papers cover Maths, English, Science, History and Geography; additional language papers may apply where studied.
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Interview
Candidates may be invited to interview following General Ability Testing.
Official papers and familiarisation
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
13+ music award application deadline
16 November 2026
Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 40.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 84.6% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 59.6% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.37 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 68.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 50.87 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 3 March 2026
- 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 2026 records an inspection beginning 3 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Winchester College handle admissions?
Winchester College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Winchester 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 Winchester College?
13+ music award application deadline: 16 November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Winchester College?
Winchester College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 March 2026.