Winchester College Catchment Area
Winchester College is a other independent not applicable school in Winchester, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 734 pupils, and a capacity of 740 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
13–19
Age range
734
Pupils
740
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Winchester College Catchment Area Information
Entry to Winchester College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hampshire 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.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Winchester College — School Information
- Full address
- College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 116532
Other Not applicable Schools in Winchester
If Winchester College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Winchester are the next closest alternatives.
Osborne School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO23 7GA
The Pilgrims School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO23 9LT
Twyford School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO21 1NW
Shepherds Down Special School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO21 2AJ
Leigh House Hospital Catchment Area
Miscellaneous · SO21 1HD
Swanwick Lodge Catchment Area
Secure units · SO23 8UJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Winchester College
Is Winchester College oversubscribed? ▾
Winchester College is operating close to its capacity of 740 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Winchester College? ▾
Winchester College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hampshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Winchester College cover? ▾
Winchester College is a not applicable school in Winchester, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.