Navigating Entry into Winchester College

Winchester College is a boarding school for boys located in Winchester, Hampshire. The college is one of the oldest in the UK and follows tradition. However, the 13+ Entry Exam has been revised to focus more on potential rather than solely on academic achievement.

Attending one of the Open Days before applying is recommended, as it provides both parents and students with the opportunity to meet teachers and ask current students questions.

The application for the 13+ Entry exam requires a non-refundable fee of £375. This registration form can be requested from the school and needs to be completed before the closing date, typically in July.

Once registered, students are requested to take the ISEB Common Pretest at their current school during October/November. If successful, they will be invited to an interview in January or March.

This Pretest assesses students in key areas to reflect their future potential. This test covers four main areas: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, and maths.

Practice tests and video courses are available online for this common entrance exam and serve as useful revision resources.