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The Westgate School
Cheriton Road, The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.2 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,627
Capacity
1,620
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.8, this all-through school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 8% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at a commendable 87%, while 71% reach grade 5 or higher. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 40% recommending the school, suggesting some areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.8 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 71% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
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%. | 75% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child feels safe
70%
School keeps me informed
70%
My child makes good progress
60%
School responds to concerns
50%
School has high expectations
50%
Progress is communicated
50%
My child is happy
40%
Behaviour is good
40%
I'd recommend this school
40%
School supports development
30%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other8.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.06812, -1.33033 · SO22 5AZ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116407
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westgate.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Westgate School rated by Ofsted?
The Westgate School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is The Westgate School a good school?
The Westgate School scores 85.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 The Westgate School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Westgate School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Westgate School in GCSEs?
The Westgate School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.8. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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