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The Westgate School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onWinchester, SO22 5AZ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,625

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Attainment 8

59.8

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Hampshire

#254 of 3,216 nationally

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The Westgate School is a Community school secondary school in Winchester, serving ages 4-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Westgate School is a community school in Winchester, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 1,627 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.8, placing the school #2 in Hampshire and #254 of 3,216 nationally. 71.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 40.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 13% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #121 of 67 primaries in Hampshire and #6,236 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

59.8

Grade 5+ E&M

71.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)40.2%

Entering EBacc71.50%

EBacc APS5.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.50%

EBacc APS5.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS5.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS5.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS5.48

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

75%

LA 61%

Reading88% LA 74%

Writing80% LA 71%

Maths83% LA 72%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

52%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading78% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing55% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths70% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading89% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing79% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths79% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.3

Read

LA -0.6

0.7 to 3.9

0.0

Write

LA -0.7

-1.5 to 1.5

-0.6

Maths

LA -1.3

-2.1 to 0.9

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%England 65%

Reading-% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 79% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.3

Write

LA -0.3

Maths

LA -1.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%

Reading-% LA 78%

Writing-% LA 80%

Maths-% LA 76%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.1

Write

LA -0.1

Maths

LA -0.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 November 2023

Inspection Report

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21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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13 December 2016

Inspection Report

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04 June 2015

Inspection Report

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12 July 2012

Inspection Report

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10 November 2010

Inspection Report

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18 March 2009

Inspection Report

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07 February 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-12-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-07-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,627 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,627	64	3.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,627	35	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,627	56	3.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,626	23	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,628	18	1.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,633	15	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,625	19	1.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,630	14	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,624	28	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,621	19	1.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,627	16	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,624	13	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,623	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,621	13	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,560	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,560	7	0.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,568	28	1.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,500	19	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,498	20	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,502	17	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,430	16	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,431	12	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,431	13	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,372	15	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,370	23	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,367	19	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 65 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree22%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree34%

agree32%

disagree27%

strongly disagree2%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree31%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree39%

disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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