St Swithuns vs Winchester College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Swithuns
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
667 students
Winchester College
Winchester · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
738 students
| Measure | St Swithuns Winchester, South East | Winchester College Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 679 | #272 of 679 |
| National rank | #2114 of 4,090 | #1454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 667 | 738 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 738 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 84% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 84.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.15 | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stswithuns.com | www.winchestercollege.org |
The verdict
- •Winchester College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 47.0).
- •Winchester College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 667.
- •St Swithuns is girls and Winchester College is co-educational.
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 St Swithuns better than Winchester College?
On the Success Index (England), Winchester College ranks higher (60.6 vs 47.0 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 St Swithuns and Winchester College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Swithuns: 667. Winchester College: 738. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Swithuns and Winchester College rank in South East?
St Swithuns is 359th of 679 and Winchester College is 272nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).