The Westgate School
Winchester, SO22 5AZ · Hampshire · all-through school
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1st of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 500 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.0 · 90 | 30% | 2.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.7 · 91 | 25% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.7 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Westgate School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 71.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.7 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Computing, Creative Writing, Debate, Drama, Duke of Edinburgh, Home Learning, and STEM clubs. Sports include Badminton, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Netball, Rugby, Squash, and Tennis. Music and arts groups feature Brass, Concert Band, Dance Starz, Flute and Clarinet, Jazz, Junior Orchestra, Rock Choir, and Samba. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,649 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,620. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about The Westgate School
Overview
The Westgate School is described as an "excellent all-through school" where pupils "embody the school’s motto of ‘learning together, achieving excellence’". Staff maintain "remarkably high expectations" that pupils consistently meet, resulting in exceptional achievement and a "strong sense of belonging" within the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "meticulously planned" with "‘Golden threads’" linking learning across phases, ensuring knowledge "develops and deepens over time very effectively".
- Teaching is "expertly adapted" so that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn exceptionally well".
- Reading is a "top priority" with "expert staff" teaching children from the minute they join, using precise book matching and effective support.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary" with "remarkably positive" relationships between staff and pupils, leading to "exceedingly positive attitudes to learning".
- Governance is a "strength" with "knowledgeable and passionate" governors providing "highly effective support and challenge".
Areas to improve
- In the early years, the focus on "embedding critical vocabulary is developing", meaning some staff "occasionally do not capitalise on every opportunity to extend children’s learning further".
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.8 |
| 2024/25 | 59.8 |
| 2025/26 | 59.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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