The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.8
16.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,627
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Fae Dean (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Cheriton Road, The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestern Church of England Primary School
Primary · 300m away
Weeke Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Greenacres School
Special school · 829m away
Osborne School
Special school · 926m away
Swanwick Lodge
Secure units · 935m away
Medecroft Opportunity Centre
Special school · 1.0km away
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Henry Beaufort School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Westgate School a selective school?
No. The Westgate School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Westgate School's Ofsted rating?
The Westgate School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Westgate School?
The Westgate School currently has 1,627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Westgate School take?
The Westgate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Westgate School?
The Westgate School is in Winchester, SO22 5AZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Westgate School have a sixth form?
No, The Westgate School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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