Winchester College encourages Sixth Form registrations when pupils are in Years 10 and 11 with the first round of assessments scheduled in November of Year 11. If your child has missed the first round, their registration will be added to a waiting list, with applicants assessed only as places become available. The registration fee is applicable for both first round applicants and those wishing to be added to the waiting list. If you would like to discuss your child’s circumstances prior to registration, please contact [email protected], +44 1 962 621 247.
We welcome bright, inquisitive pupils, irrespective of background. We have a substantial means-tested bursary programme, which can cover 100% of school fees and additional costs for eligible pupils.
Founder’s Scholarships are available to new pupils joining the Sixth Form and are awarded purely on academic merit and are not means-tested. Recipients benefit from a 25% remission of school fees.
Sixth Form Music and Sports Awards are available to those candidates who demonstrate outstanding ability, potential, and commitment in their chosen fields.
The Wykeham Award is a dedicated means-tested bursary available for those pupils who join us in the Sixth Form and are currently studying at a UK state secondary school.
Year 10
Discover our Sixth Form
Find out more about our Sixth Form, including our courses, entry requirements and the financial support available.
SUMMER TERM – Come and visit our school
Open events can be found at the link below.
Year 11
SEPT – Visit our school
Bookings for our September open events are available here.
SEPT – Please complete the registration form
Found at the link below. Please tick the relevant box in the form if you are interested in applying for a Founder’s Scholarship.
SEPT – Apply for a Sports or Music Award, if applicable
Awards are available for exceptionally talented musicians and athletes. Find out more, including application details, here.
OCT – Sit online assessment and apply for a bursary, if applicable
Sit a short online assessment in maths, vocabulary and non-verbal reasoning. This will take place on Friday 3 October.
If you are shortlisted and would like to apply for a bursary, please contact the Bursary office or call the team on 01962 621200.
Year 11
NOV – Invitation to attend an interview
We will invite all shortlisted applicants to attend interviews at the school in November.
Year 11
DEC – Accept your offer of a place
We will let you know the result of your assessments at the beginning of December in accordance with HMC guidelines.
If you are offered a place, you will be sent the Parent Contract and accompanying documents by email.
If you applied for a bursary, you will be informed of this decision at the same time.
Please return the signed Parent Contract and pay the deposit within 7 days of receipt.
Find out more about fees and deposits here.
MAY/JUNE – Prepare to join Winchester
You will be invited to a Sixth Form Induction day where senior staff and current Sixth Form pupils will guide you through what to expect when you join in September.
AUG – Confirm exam results
We would expect anyone who has been offered a place to achieve the required GCSE results.
Everyone with a confirmed place is required to send official confirmation of their results to the Admissions team, when these are published in August.
If there are any concerns, parents are asked to contact the Admissions team.
Year 12
SEPT – Your life at Winchester College begins
Your Housemaster or Housemistress will welcome you and be your main point of contact throughout your time at Winchester.
In the first few weeks of term, pupils will have a full schedule of activities every day so that you can learn about what is on offer at Winchester and can start to form friendships.
We understand the importance of your first day, week, month, and term with us. The House teams, dons (teachers), and support staff devote time and care to ensure that each pupil settles in and has a happy, successful experience at Winchester.
