Which is more expensive, Eton College or Winchester College?

Eton College has the higher published day fees, up to £63,299 a year against up to £45,954 at Winchester College.

Which has better results, Eton College or Winchester College?

On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Winchester College recorded the stronger A-level results: 92% of grades at A*–A against 80.1% at Eton College.

Can I apply to both Eton College and Winchester College?

Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.

Eton College vs Winchester College

Eton College is a boys' boarding school in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead (ages 13–18); Winchester College is a co-ed day and boarding school in Winchester (ages 13–18). Day fees reach £63,299 a year at Eton College against £45,954 at Winchester College. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.1% and 92%.

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Field	Eton CollegeEton, Windsor and Maidenhead	Winchester CollegeWinchester
Houseroom Index	90.99/100 (#7)	88.03/100 (#17)
Day fees / yr	£63,299	£45,954
Boarding fees / yr	£63,300	£62,100
GCSE 9–7 %	81.8%	77.8%
A-level A*–A %	80.1%	92%
Oxbridge offers	51 offers (19.6%)	39 offers (24.8%)
Ages	13–18	13–18
Gender	Boys	Co-ed
Day / boarding	Boarding	Day or boarding
Pupils	1,348	738
Location	Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead	Winchester

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Eton College vs Winchester College: common questions

Which is more expensive, Eton College or Winchester College?: Eton College has the higher published day fees, up to £63,299 a year against up to £45,954 at Winchester College.
Which has better results, Eton College or Winchester College?: On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Winchester College recorded the stronger A-level results: 92% of grades at A*–A against 80.1% at Eton College.
Can I apply to both Eton College and Winchester College?: Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.

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Eton College

Independent boys senior school in Windsor and Maidenhead for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, established SEND provision.

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Winchester College

Independent co-ed senior school in Winchester for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier fees.

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