The Pilgrims' School
Winchester, Hampshire, South East · SO23 9LT
Set in Winchester, The Pilgrims' School is a small Church of England prep school for boys aged 4 to 13, with day and boarding places and around 229 pupils on roll. Its musical heart is unmistakable, with both choral and music scholarships among the routes in. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. With fewer than 230 boys, families can expect a close-knit community where each child is well known.
229
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£29,376
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 229
- Location
- Winchester, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01962 854189
Headteacher
Headmaster Tim Butcher
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Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded the school its top grade of excellent for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements, a strong endorsement of teaching across the prep age range. A notably high proportion of pupils, around a quarter, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and meeting individual learning needs. The same excellent judgement applied to personal development, pointing to careful attention to character alongside results.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 25.76%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Music runs deep here, reflected in the choral and music scholarships on offer. On the games field boys play cricket, football, rugby, tennis, athletics and cross country, giving a broad sporting programme across the seasons.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones in school policy. Boarders only may bring a mobile to contact family at designated times. All other phones kept securely by staff.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,465 - £29,376
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £37,365
Means-tested bursaries sometimes available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 February 2023
The last word
A small, musical Winchester prep with an excellent ISI verdict and genuine boarding life. Likely to appeal most to families drawn to choral and instrumental opportunity in a tight-knit setting.
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The Pilgrims' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Pilgrims' School located?
The Pilgrims' School is located at The Close, Winchester, Winchester, SO23 9LT.
What type of school is The Pilgrims' School?
The Pilgrims' School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Pilgrims' School?
The Pilgrims' School has approximately 229 pupils on roll.
What is The Pilgrims' School's inspection rating?
The Pilgrims' School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.