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Western Church of England Primary School
Browning Drive, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AR, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
395
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 74% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 3% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (197 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other7.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.06674, -1.33404 · SO22 5AR
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116327
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.western.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Western Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Western Church of England Primary School a good school?
Western Church of England Primary School scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Western Church of England Primary School?
Based on 197 Ofsted Parent View responses, Western Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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