The Westgate School

About The Westgate School

The Westgate School is a community school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 1,627 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,627 / 1,620 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cheriton Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ

Phone

01962854757

Headteacher

Fae Dean

Website

http://www.westgate.hants.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Westgate School?

The Westgate School is a community school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does The Westgate School have?

The Westgate School has 1,627 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Westgate School's Ofsted rating?

The Westgate School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does The Westgate School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Westgate School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.7 in 2025/26.

How does The Westgate School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at The Westgate School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Westgate School?

The Westgate School is located at Cheriton Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ.