The College is proud of its
desire to educate the most
deserving pupils irrespective
of financial background.
Win Co Fo ball. The College is proud of its desire
to educate the most deserving pupils irrespective
of financial background. This is part of a long
tradition of philanthropy and a bursary fund
which the Warden and Fellows have commendably
increased over the last 10 years. Indeed, it is this
same bursary provision which has allowed for the
diversity of thought, interests and personalities
which have been so warmly reflected in the pages
of the Wykeham Journal over the last decade.
We need to ensure that the practicalities of our
admissions process are aligned with its aims. Over
the last term a committee has taken extensive stock.
We are clear that the Winchester admissions process
is unique. We are unashamedly proud of the highly
personalised approach we take. Unlike many
independent schools, we spend a significant amount
of time getting to know each prospective family.
It is based substantially on interview, ensuring that
by the time a boy starts both he and his family will
often have had a number of years to get to know us,
and us them.
The use of interviews, and the primary
responsibility of the Housemaster as interviewer,
will therefore be retained. We are hoping to
ensure that the best of the old remains with
the most considered of the new.
There will now be increased opportunities for
families to come and visit the school throughout
the year, through tours either with current pupils
or the Registrar’s team. Families will also have
the opportunity to meet with three Housemasters,
an increase from the current two.
We will retain the wonderful uniqueness of
the Winchester Entrance and Election examinations
at age 13, but the papers are in the process of being
reviewed to ensure that they are accessible to those
studying a maintained sector curriculum.
Winchester’s admissions system has always
The Warden, Headmaster and College Chaplain
attracted the brightest and the best, so ably celebrated
by Lorna and her team in the Wykeham Journal each
year – we are all delighted to be evolving our
processes to ensure that this legacy continues.
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The Wykeham Journal 2018
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