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Eton College Catchment Area

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

Eton College is an 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, and 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

What is the catchment area for Eton College?

The catchment area for Eton College is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Eton College is selective, and 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.

Get an alert if Eton College goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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.

Find Windsor and Maidenhead catchment area documents →

Eton College: 1390 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Eton College has a published admission number of 1390 places. 1346 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1390, Windsor and Maidenhead's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Windsor and Maidenhead publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions →

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.

Other Church of England Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead

Eton College shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Windsor and Maidenhead. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Eton College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eton College

What is the catchment area for Eton College?

The catchment area for Eton College is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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