Western Church of England Primary School, Winchester

In its own words: "We believe that academic success is only part of the picture and I am delighted that inspectors have praised us for being a caring school, where everyone is valued as an individual. They reported that pupils enjoy learning and are keen to participate in all aspects of school life."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Western Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 84% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Western Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Western Church of England Primary School are Weeke Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); Harestock Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 50% reading, 46% maths); St Bede Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester (1.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).

Western Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

197 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Western Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).

6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 45 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 11 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Winchester Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Links Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Western Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 194 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Western Church of England Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 6.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Western Church of England Primary School are The Westgate School (0.2 miles), Swanwick Lodge (0.7 miles), Kings' School (0.8 miles) and Henry Beaufort School (1 mile).