The Westgate School

  • All-through
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Cheriton Road, The Westgate School, Winchester, SO22 5AZOpen in maps

The Westgate School is an all-through school in Winchester for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 1st of 3 secondary schools in Winchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 26 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils embody the school's motto of 'learning together, achieving excellence' at this excellent all-through school. Staff have remarkably high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to meet these consistently. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Dedicated staff champion pupils to enable them to learn deeply. Staff use regular reviews of pupils' progress to enable a sharp focus on pastoral and academic support. Pupils are confident that staff know them well and want the very best for them. This means that pupils share a strong sense of belonging to the flourishing school community. Everyone knows that the school values, 'be kind, be respectful, be responsible', underpin much of what they do. Older pupils aspire to be on the school council and act as strong role models for younger pupils to look up to. Pupils feel they actively have a voice at the school. Some, who are 'digital leaders', administer the 'Big Ask' survey to their peers. The student council interrogates the results and uses this to inform discussions with senior leaders about improvements to the school. The extensive range of clubs and trips that extend and support the curriculum helps to broaden pupils' horizons.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

239 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score59.8

59.8, 13.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths71.1%

71.1%, 25.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths87%

87%, 22.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc71.5%

71.5%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.52

5.52, 1.43 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,649 pupils on roll, with places for 1,620

Eligible for free school meals10.6%

10.6%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.4%

9.4%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Westgate School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Henry Beaufort School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.5
Kings' School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 57.8
Winchester College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 40.7
St Swithuns2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 45.2
Thornden School5 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 59.9

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Fae Dean
Phone
01962854757
Website
westgate.hants.sch.uk
Address
Cheriton Road, The Westgate School, Winchester, SO22 5AZ
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
116407

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.