Kings' School vs Winchester College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings' School
Winchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,737 students
Winchester College
Winchester · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
738 students
| Measure | Kings' School Winchester, South East | Winchester College Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 679 | #272 of 679 |
| National rank | #421 of 4,090 | #1454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 1,737 | 738 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,737 | 738 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 84% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | 84.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.36 | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.9 |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-hants.com | www.winchestercollege.org |
The verdict
- •Kings' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 60.6).
- •Kings' School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 738.
- •Kings' School is a local authority school while Winchester College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kings' School better than Winchester College?
On the Success Index (England), Kings' School ranks higher (85.5 vs 60.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kings' School and Winchester College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings' School: 1,737. Winchester College: 738. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings' School and Winchester College rank in South East?
Kings' School is 115th of 679 and Winchester College is 272nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).