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Academic Success | Winchester House Prep School

Winchester House Excels at the Da Vinci Academic Decathlon

Academic Success | Winchester House Prep School

Winchester House School proudly showcased its academic excellence at the prestigious Da Vinci Academic Decathlon during an exciting trip to Ampleforth. Competing against 15 top UK teams across two age categories—Juniors (Years 7 & 8) and Intermediates (Years 9 & 10)—both WHS teams demonstrated incredible problem-solving, teamwork, and intellectual skill.

What is the Da Vinci Academic Decathlon?

Founded in 2002 at Knox High School in Sydney, the Da Vinci Decathlon is a globally recognized academic competition designed to challenge and stretch high-achieving students. Thousands of pupils compete worldwide in disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, English, and creative problem-solving.

After a stellar performance, Winchester House Team B has now secured a place in the UK finals, taking place in Oxford this September!

Outstanding Achievements from Winchester House

Team A Highlights

🔹 Excelled in the Chess Challenge, with Madison and Stirling working together seamlessly on complex puzzles.
🔹 Emily’s poetic brilliance shone in the Poetry & Art round, earning praise for her intricate structure and imaginative language.
🔹 Joshua’s artistic talent brought their entry to life with a stunning drawing depicting flight.
🔹 8th place overall, with judges commending their teamwork and communication.

Team B Dominates the Competition

🏆 Winners in Five Categories!
✅ English
✅ Code Breaking
✅ Engineering
✅ Cartography
✅ Ideation

With an impressive 115 points, Team B was crowned the UK Junior Winners and will compete in the Oxford finals against the nation’s best young minds.

A Huge Congratulations to Our Pupils!

This remarkable achievement reflects the academic strength, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities of our pupils. We are incredibly proud of their success and wish Team B the best of luck in the UK finals in September!

About Winchester House School

Winchester House is a leading co-educational day and boarding prep school in Northamptonshire, near the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders. We provide an exceptional education for children aged 3 to 13 (Nursery to Year 8), preparing them for success at top UK senior schools.

Looking for a top private school near Oxfordshire that fosters academic excellence? Discover Winchester House today!