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The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester SO23

3 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LT

The Pilgrim's School, Winchester SO23

10 simple reasons to choose The Pilgrims' School

Independent prep school in Winchester.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, all are full boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Religious character; Church of England.
Choir school. Academically selective admissions policy. Choristers selected on singing ability.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
The Pilgrims' School fees range from £3,914 (Rec) to £6,819 per term (2021/22). Full boarding fees are £8,688 per term.

10 better reasons to choose The Pilgrims' School

Schoolsmith Score®; 92.
One of the best independent prep schools in Winchester and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 15.4 pupils per class and 10.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for The Pilgrim's School pupils typically rank in the top 1% of UK schools by academic achievement. Pupils go on to one of 25 day and (mainly) boarding schools. On average, 40% of pupils go on to Winchester College, 10% to Eton College, and 9% to Sherborne. 30-40% win awards and scholarships. Very few pupils leave after Year 6.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, critical thinking, Forest School (to Year 5), French, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in general knowledge quizzes.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for DT, computing and science from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 5.
School educates the 16 Quiristers of Winchester College and the 22 Choristers of Winchester Cathedral. These 38 Choral Scholars share the same academic and sporting day as the other pupils, in addition to their professional choral duties. They also have timetabled lessons for voice, piano, and an orchestral instrument. They all board. Most win music awards and scholarships to senior schools.
School offers over 20 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in sailing, swimming.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and over half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 2 professional choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm if participating in a club.

Find another school near The Pilgrims' School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: St Swithun's Prep School (1.6 miles); Twyford School (3.8 miles); Prince's Mead School (4 miles). Boarding: Twyford School (3.8 miles); Rookwood Lower School (16.7 miles); Farleigh School (18.7 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Bede Church of England Primary School, Winchester (0.8 miles); St Faith's Church of England Primary School, St Cross (1 mile); Western Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Winchester College (0.6 miles); St Swithun's School (1.6 miles); The King's School, Eastleigh (9.4 miles). Boarding: Winchester College (0.6 miles); St Swithun's School (1.6 miles); Brockwood Park School (11.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles); The Westgate School (1.2 miles); Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles).

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