-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Enterprises
Enterprises
Winchester College Enterprises is responsible for the use of all College facilities by members of the public outside of term time.
-
Register
Register
Complete and submit the online questionnaire for your entry into the Seventh Edition of the Winchester College Register.
My beloved spake
Return to Audio and Video Content
My beloved spake: Favourite anthems from Winchester College.
Directed by Malcolm Archer, Paul Provost Organ. Regent REGCD290. Total playing time 66.35. Recorded June 2008.
Below is the title track from the CD which is available from all retail outlets and from the School shop, Cornflowers.
It is interesting to note that in 1867 the School magazine The Wykehamist said in its editorial 'Though the regular choristers are not yet to be done away with, we may express a hope that that their end will not be long in coming.' These words suggest that the continuance of the Quiristers since Foundation owes much to the determination of individuals over the years. The quality of their singing has of course varied over the centuries but these days we can be confident in the Quiristers' and the Chapel Choir's standing, and in its musical direction.