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Eton College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Eton College is a other independent not applicable school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 12–19, with 1346 pupils, and a capacity of 1390 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

12–19

Age range

1,346

Pupils

1,390

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Eton College Catchment Area Information

Entry to Eton College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Windsor and Maidenhead may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Eton College — School Information

Full address
Eton, Windsor, Windsor, SL4 6DW
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
12–19 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
110158

Other Not applicable Schools in Windsor

If Eton College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Windsor are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Eton College

Is Eton College oversubscribed?

Eton College is operating close to its capacity of 1390 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Eton College?

Eton College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Eton College cover?

Eton College is a not applicable school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 12–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.