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Winchester College is a world famous, co-ed boarding school for pupils aged 13-18, with a Sixth Form offering day places. Learn about the admissions process, the curriculum, the facilities and the history of this prestigious school.
- Welcome
Winchester College is one of the country’s oldest surviving...
- People
Mr Williams joined Winchester College in 2018 as a Geography...
- Location
Winchester College is located in the surrounds of England’s...
- Heritage
Winchester College was founded by William of Wykeham...
- Archives, Libraries & Treasury
On Thursday 14th March, Winchester College welcomed the...
- Div
As the Good Schools Guide 2019 noted, "Winchester is...
- Exam Results and Universities
The College is delighted with another year of strong results...
- Sport
Golf is an increasingly popular sport with pupils who have...
- Welcome
Winchester College is an English public school (a long-established fee-charging boarding school for pupils aged 13–18) with some provision for day attendees, in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It was founded by William of Wykeham in 1382 as a feeder school for New College, Oxford, and has existed in its present location ever since.
Winchester College is one of the country’s oldest surviving schools. The richness of its heritage and the legacy of its founder are appreciated by everyone who comes here.
Winchester College, founded by William of Wykeham in 1382, is one of the world’s most famous and distinguished schools and a heritage site of international significance. Located in the historic surrounds of England’s medieval capital, the school is fortunate to maintain 11 acres of formal gardens and more than 80 listed buildings, many of ...
Apr 27, 2024 · Winchester College, one of the oldest of the great public schools of England, in Winchester, Hampshire. Its formal name, St. Mary College of Winchester near Winchester, dates from 1382, when it was founded by Bishop William of Wykeham ( q.v.) to prepare boys for his New College, Oxford, known as St. Mary College of Winchester in Oxford.
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Our Timelines for 13+ entry and Sixth Form set out each aspect of the admissions process, including application forms and bursary information. If you have any other questions, please complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch shortly. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Winchester College. College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA, United Kingdom. One of the quintessential British boys’ boarding schools, Winchester College was founded in the 14 th century by the same Bishop of Winchester who founded New College, Oxford.
