The Westgate School
Community school
Winchester, SO22 5AZ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
1 of 5 in Winchester
Pupils
1,649
First preferences per place
1.34
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 61.8 | 59.8 | 59.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80% | 72% | 71% | |
| Average English grade | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 74% | 72% | 70% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.89 | 0.70 | — |
87% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Henry Beaufort School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- Kings' School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 12% in England
- Thornden School · 5.3 mi · Report card · Top 8% in England
- Crestwood Community School · 6.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 12% in England
- The Toynbee School · 6.5 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Perins School · 7.3 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
Best secondary schools in Winchester · Best secondary schools in Hampshire
The neighbourhood
The Westgate School is in Winchester West (typical home £575,000, crime low).
What is The Westgate School's Ofsted rating?
The Westgate School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Westgate School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Westgate School is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.