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Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

Facts About Winchester Secondary Schools
  • Winchester has 11 secondary schools that serve 8,726 students for the school year 2024/25.
  • 6 state high schools & 3 private high schools are available in the Winchester.
  • 43.89% of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, which is higher than England's average of 30.84%.
  • The top ranked only girl's high schools in Winchester are St Swithun's School.
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  • Osborne School
    #1 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    Osborne School

    • Winchester , SO23 7GA
    • State
    • Age 11-19

    Osborne School is an outstanding secondary school located in Winchester. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, the school provides tailored support for individual needs and has high ambitions for all p...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 7 : 1
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  • The Westgate School
    #2 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    The Westgate School

    • Winchester , SO22 5AZ
    • State
    • Age 4-16

    The Westgate School is an all-through school located in Winchester. With an excellent student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school offers a highly ambitious curriculum and consistent delivery. The school...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Kings' School
    #3 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    Kings' School

    • Winchester , SO22 5PN
    • State
    • Age 11-16

    Kings' School is an outstanding secondary school located in Winchester, South East England. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the school provides a high level of individual attention and support. ...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B+ Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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  • Swanmore College
    #4 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    Swanmore College

    • Swanmore, Winchester , SO32 2RB
    • State
    • Age 11-16
    • 2 (3 reviews)

    i went to swanmore college and i enjoyed school life however they’re starting to drain the colour from the school. the buildings are being painted grey and the curtains are changing and it looks bor...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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  • Henry Beaufort School
    #5 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    Henry Beaufort School

    • Littleton and Harestock, Winchester , SO22 6JJ
    • State
    • Age 11-16
    • 3.5 (2 reviews)

    My high performing child is very happy at the Henry Beaufort School. She is highly motivated and well rewarded by the point system, having enjoyed experiences such as the year 7 camp, trips to the cin...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Perins School
    #6 in Best Secondary Schools in Winchester

    Perins School Verified

    • New Alresford, Winchester , SO24 9BS
    • State
    • Age 11-16

    Perins School is a co-ed secondary school located in Pound Hill, New Alresford. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students aged 11-16. The...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 15 : 1
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  • Winchester College

    Winchester College

    • Winchester , SO23 9NA
    • Private
    • Age 13-19

    Winchester College is a prestigious co-educational boarding school in Winchester, established in 1919. With a focus on academic excellence and a wide range of scholarship opportunities, the school pro...

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  • St Swithun's School

    St Swithun's School

    • Winchester , SO21 1HA
    • Private
    • Age 3-18

    St Swithun's School is an all-through girls' boarding school located in Winchester. With a history dating back to 1884, it provides a nurturing and academically focused environment for students aged 3...

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  • Brockwood Park School

    Brockwood Park School

    • Bramdean and Hinton Ampner, Winchester , SO24 0LQ
    • Private
    • Age 4-20

    Brockwood Park School is a co-educational boarding school located in Bramdean and Hinton Ampner, South East. With a history dating back to 1975, the school offers a unique all-through education for st...

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  • Leigh House Hospital

    Leigh House Hospital

    • Winchester , SO21 1HD
    • Age 12-19

    Leigh House Hospital is a co-educational secondary school located in Winchester. Led by Mrs Jane Cole, the school provides education for students aged 12 to 19 years. With a focus on supporting studen...

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  • Swanwick Lodge

    Swanwick Lodge

    • Winchester , SO23 8UJ
    • Age 10-17

    Swanwick Lodge is a co-ed secondary school located in Winchester, South East. Led by Mr Mark Langton, the school caters to students aged 10-17. With no boarding facilities, it focuses on providing qua...

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    Schools Nearby Winchester

    • Thornden School

      Thornden School

      • Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh , SO53 2DW
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      Thornden School is a secondary school located in Chandler's Ford, South East. With a student to teacher ratio of 17:1 and a total of 1400 students, the school provides a co-ed learning environment for...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • B- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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    • Lakeside School

      Lakeside School

      • Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh , SO53 2DW
      • State
      • Age 10-16
      • 3 (2 reviews)

      Absolutely an amazing school, my son has thrived in this setting. The staff are brilliant and the communication and boundaries are consistent all the time. The activities that the boys get to do is va...

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      • Ofsted: Outstanding
      • A Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 4 : 1
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    • Crestwood Community School

      Crestwood Community School

      • Eastleigh , SO50 4FZ
      • State
      • Age 11-16
      • 1 (1 review)

      Crestwood Community School is a secondary school located in Eastleigh, South East. With an outstanding leadership and nurturing environment, the school offers exceptional support for vulnerable pupils...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • A- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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    • The Toynbee School

      The Toynbee School

      • Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh , SO53 2PL
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      The Toynbee School is a secondary school located in Chandler's Ford, South East. With an excellent overall grade from Ofsted, the school maintains a good quality of education and has effective leaders...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • B- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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    • The Bridge Education Centre

      The Bridge Education Centre

      • Eastleigh , SO50 9DB
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      The Bridge Education Centre is a good secondary school located in Eastleigh. With a focus on providing a safe and welcoming environment, the school prioritizes the well-being of its students. The dedi...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • B- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 5 : 1
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    • Wyvern College

      Wyvern College

      • Fair Oak and Horton Heath, Eastleigh , SO50 7AN
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      Wyvern College is a co-educational secondary school located in Fair Oak, South East. With a student teacher ratio of 17:1, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students aged 11-16...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • B- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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    • The King's School

      The King's School

      • Fair Oak and Horton Heath, Eastleigh , SO50 7DB
      • Private
      • Age 4-16
      • 3 (2 reviews)

      A wonderful school that provides a warm and nurturing Christian education. I have two children at the school, one with SEN needs. The classes are small and the teaching is excellent. Access to teacher...

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    • Deer Park School

      Deer Park School

      • Fair Oak and Horton Heath, Eastleigh , SO30 2HT
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      Deer Park School is a co-educational secondary school located in Hedge End, South East. With a dedicated headteacher, Mr Matthew Jones, the school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for stud...

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      • Ofsted: Good
      • B- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 19 : 1
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    • Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

      Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

      • Southampton , SO16 3DQ
      • State
      • Age 11-16

      Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton is a co-educational secondary school with a strong Catholic ethos. With a student teacher ratio of 16:1, the school provides a supportive and ...

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      • Ofsted: Outstanding
      • A- Overall Snobe Grade
      • Student-teacher ratio: 15 : 1
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    Here are the 2024/25 Best secondary schools

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