The Westgate School, Winchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 88%. Maths has improved from 70% to 83%. Writing has improved from 55% to 80%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
56
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,649 pupils
1,620 capacity
29 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Winchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Winchester
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.48838%
Overall absence
15.14575%
Persistent absence
1,578
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Westgate School
Western Church of England Primary School
Weeke Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Harestock Primary School
The Pilgrims School
Barton Farm Primary Academy
Stanmore Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Winnall Primary School
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