Winchester College
Winchester, Hampshire, South East · SO23 9NA
Founded in 1382, Winchester College is among the oldest schools in the country and remains a predominantly boarding institution for boys, opening its sixth form to girls. With 726 pupils, it keeps a deliberately medium scale that supports close academic attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Headmaster Elizabeth Stone leads a school whose academic culture is unmistakably ambitious.
726
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£44,400
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys (co-ed sixth)
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 726
- Location
- Winchester, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.winchestercollege.org/
- Telephone
- 01962 621100
Headteacher
Headmaster Elizabeth Stone
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
93%
A-level A*-A
75%
A-level A*-B
92%
Teaching & academics
Results sit at a notably high level: 93% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, while 75% of A-level entries reach A*-A and 92% reach A*-B. The curriculum leans strongly towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology all popular at A-level alongside Economics, History and English Literature. An unusually broad languages offer spans French, Spanish, German, Russian and Chinese, and pupils can extend study through the EPQ.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 331
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.08%
- EHC plans
- 0.27%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Football and cricket are the principal sports, and around 13% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to look beyond a single mould. Scholarships recognise strength in academics, music and sport, alongside the Wykeham Award.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1382
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £44,400
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £60,000
Huge means-tested bursary scheme with significant support available at 13+ and 16+
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 March 2023
The last word
A historic boarding school with serious academic firepower and a substantial means-tested bursary scheme that broadens who can reach its doors.
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Winchester College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Winchester College located?
Winchester College is located at College Street, Winchester, Winchester, SO23 9NA.
What type of school is Winchester College?
Winchester College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Winchester College?
Winchester College has approximately 726 pupils on roll.
What is Winchester College's inspection rating?
Winchester College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.