Pilgrims' and Winchester College

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Being next door neighbours, we’ve always enjoyed a close relationship with Winchester College.

Roughly 40% of boys move across the road when they finish Year 8 with us.

In 2026, 3 out of 4 Founder’s Awards for Winchester College were won by Pilgrims’ boys.

1 September 2025 marked the official merger and a significant point in our shared history. It is important to note that Pilgrims’ continues to prepare boys for whichever senior school suits them best.

Winchester College 11+

Pupils who wish to apply for Winchester College can be assessed for a place while they’re with us. We prepare them fully for entrance exams, offer earlier assessments, followed by earlier offers for boys already here and for those coming to Pilgrims’ for Years 7 and 8 with a view to going on to Winchester College. Bursaries can also be applied for at this time. Please see the link below for further details.

11+ entry via the Pilgrims’ School

We have been so grateful for the fabulous academic preparation that our son had through being at Pilgrims’ - it made the start of senior school so much easier for him. There are so many other challenges for a 13-year-old boy when starting a new school - the academic advantage that Pilgrims’ gave him meant there was one less thing for us to worry about, for which we are very grateful.

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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.

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