- Location
- Winchester
- Age range
- 4–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About The Pilgrims' School
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Situated in the heart of Winchester, The Pilgrims' School offers a nurturing environment where boys can thrive academically and socially. With a rich histo...
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Skip to content About us Home About us About us Pilgrims' is an absolutely fantastic school with the most incredible and dedicated teachers. My son is nurtured and encouraged, in all the right amounts. The staff really understand my son and genuinely really care.
As part of the Winchester College corporation, and in our close and historic relationship with the ministry of the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral, Pilgrims is a unique and leading boys prep school with a Christian ethos. The School itself was founded in 1931, however we build on an ancient foundation of centuries of education on this site. We aim to recruit boys who will best make use of what we offer, and who will contribute most towards it. Open to boys of any race and religious background, and with a happy blend of boarders and day boys, our aim is to foster the special character of each Pilgrim.
To do this, we aim to develop each boy's interests and meet his full potential whether academic, musical, sporting, artistic, dramatic, environmental, charitable using the wide and varied opportunities provided by a skilled and dedicated staff, by the excellent facilities to which we have access, and enriched by our ethos, history and setting.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded in 1931
- Day and boarding places available
- Church of England foundation
- Strong in Music, Drama, Outdoor
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 4–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Boys
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Music
- Drama
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Supporting school records
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- Founded
- 1931
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 229 · 100%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 59 · 25.76%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 0 · 0%
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Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £5,155.2 – £9,792 |
| Boarding | Lower amount: £12,454.8 |
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What type of school is The Pilgrims' School?
The Pilgrims' School is a boys' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 13, located near Winchester in Hampshire. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Prep.
How do I apply to The Pilgrims' School?
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What are the fees at The Pilgrims' School?
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Fees for The Pilgrims' School vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £5,155–£9,792.
Is The Pilgrims' School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at The Pilgrims' School can attend as day and boarding.
Is The Pilgrims' School a single-sex or co-educational school?
The Pilgrims' School offers a boys' learning environment.
Earlier school research
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Saved background research2026-05-31
Earlier school information · original English text
The Pilgrims' School is the choir school for Winchester Cathedral and feeds Winchester College.
- Founded in saved research
- 1931
- Campus setting in saved research
- urban
- Leadership in saved research
- Tom Burden (Head)
- Religious ethos in saved research
- Church of England
Subjects in the saved record
- Music
- Sciences
- Mathematics
Education pathways in the saved record
- Winchester College
- UK senior boarding schools
School-life notes
- Choir school for Winchester Cathedral; feeds Winchester College
Recorded memberships
- IAPS
- BSA
- Choir Schools Association
- ISI
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- 3 The Close
- Town / locality
- Winchester
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- SO23 9LT
- Country
- United Kingdom
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