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About us
About us
The college was founded in the fourteenth century by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor to Edward III and Richard II.
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Admissions
Admissions
The admission of boys to Winchester at age thirteen is largely in the hands of Housemasters. When a boy is eight years old his name can be registered for entry into the School as a prospective member of a particular boarding House.
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Education
Education
A Winchester education is unique. Our pupils enjoy good teaching and our teachers enjoy the liveliness of bright pupils. Success in examinations is one consequence of this, but we think it more important to encourage boys to love learning.
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
Everything we do at Winchester is an aspect of our pastoral care of the boys; classes, sports teams, clubs and societies. We are a fully resident community and we think of ourselves as a network of friends.
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Support Us
Support Us
Development and Win Coll Soc work together to support the School through fundraising and events for OWs, parents and past parents.
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Community
Community
Although the School is immediately outside the mediaeval city walls of Winchester near to Kingsgate, it has always been a part of the wider community and this is nowhere more evident than in its current geography.
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Enterprises
Enterprises
Winchester College Enterprises is responsible for the use of all College facilities by members of the public outside of term time.
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Register
Register
Complete and submit the online questionnaire for your entry into the Seventh Edition of the Winchester College Register.
Archery
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The Winchester College Archery Club was founded in 2004 to bring target archery to the School. Shooting takes place all year round, outside in Short Half and Cloister Time and in the gymnasium in Common Time. Most pupils have limited experience of archery and beginners' courses, led by a qualified GNAS Archery Leader are run throughout the year. In Cloister Time, a beginners' course in archery is available as one of the JP Wednesday afternoon sport options. Club equipment can be borrowed but pupils who chose to continue with their participation in the sport are advised to purchase their own equipment.
A small number of boys participate regularly at archery and a number have progressed from barebow to freestyle shooting. Progress is tracked by means of scored rounds, which are a powerful incentive to improvement.