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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.
Royal Air Force
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Despite being the newest section, the Royal Air Force contingent offers as much, if not more than the other divisions. For the compulsory first year of training the cadets are extensively trained in "green" drills, and are usually competent with the cadet GP rifle for the second battle exercise of the year, as well as extensive practice in camouflage, battle drills and harbouring. Uniquely for the RAF, all cadets are required to pass a basic airmanship test. In effect this means signing up for flying lessons (and often aerobatics!) at Boscombe Down Airbase.
We are in no way limited to training at school as we also make use of the nearby ATR assault course and range. The cadets from all four sections combine in their second year of training to form the cadre, where they can perfect their battle drills and improve their leadership skills. They then return to their sections for the final two years to undergo further training and at this stage they often help the younger cadets in basic training.
Cadets can also volunteer for extra-curricular camps, and the Winchester RAF has always constituted a valuable part of the shooting and Longmoor teams, as well as participating in the summer, Easter and Cyprus camps.