OUR LOCATION
We are blessed with a truly idyllic location: from London by direct train, with easy access to all the major travel hubs, and surrounded by the stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park. The school is tucked away between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College, within the secure and secluded Cathedral Close. Moments from our front door is the heart of the historic city of Winchester, or step through our back gate to find water meadows, countryside, and the South Downs Way.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
The ancient city wall runs around the boundary of our extensive games pitches, which are right next to the school. Adjacent to the Bishop’s Palace and the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, they offer a glorious view of the Cathedral. Few school pitches anywhere offer such a stunning setting. We also make full use of Winchester College’s beautiful grounds, effectively extending our campus over the road and giving our boys unrivalled access to state-of-the-art facilities.
A tributary of the River Itchen flows through our grounds. Further downstream the boys can fish and the nearby water meadows are protected nature reserves with an abundance of wildflowers and birds. An Iron Age fort with a maze at the top of St Catherine’s Hill is within easy walking distance of the school. These are wonderful resources for supervised explorations and activities with the boys – and the hill is perfect for toboggans when it snows!
The beautiful and venerable buildings that surround us are a constant source of inspiration, and an ever-present reminder of history and tradition.
Meet our Staff
“I love everything about teaching at The Pilgrims' School. It is a very special place. I feel very lucky to be working with such wonderful boys and staff, with the added bonus of a beautiful setting.”
Our Boarding Houses
Pilgrims’ has two boarding houses, ‘Main School’ and ‘Q School’. Both enjoy the same friendly, bustling, family atmosphere.
Our Location
Set in the heart of Winchester’s Cathedral Close, the school enjoys a unique and peaceful setting between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College, with the city on its doorstep and the South Downs countryside just beyond.