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The Westgate School

Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ

Community school
Pupils
1,627
Ages
4-16
FSM
9.7%
Attainment 8
59.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
88.0%
Writing
80.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
75.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
45.3%
Basics 9-5
70.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.5%
EBacc APS
5.52
EBacc 9-5
37.2%
EBacc 9-4
50.2%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Westgate School

The Westgate School is a secondary school in Winchester, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.7. The school has around 1,627 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Westgate School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Dec 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Westgate School

What is The Westgate School's Ofsted rating?
The Westgate School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Westgate School's latest exam results?
The Westgate School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Westgate School located?
The Westgate School is a secondary school in Winchester, Hampshire (SO22 5AZ).
How many pupils attend The Westgate School?
The Westgate School has around 1,627 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Westgate School with other schools?
View The Westgate School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hampshire.