Western Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Western Church of England Primary School
Address: Browning Drive
Town/City: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO22 5AR
Telephone Number: 01962 852591
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Burbridge
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 387 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.7%

Location and administration

URN: 116327
DfE Number: 850/3176
UKPRN: 10071553
UPRN: 100062519965
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Winchester (E07000094)
Constituency: Winchester (E14001587)
Electoral Ward: St Paul (E05011005)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 446761E, 129923N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 2.57" N 1° 20' 2.04" W
Plus Code: 9C3W3M88+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Westgate School (0.3km)
  2. Weeke Primary School (0.9km)
  3. University of Winchester (0.9km)
  4. Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services (1.0km)
  5. Peter Symonds College (1.0km)
  6. Swanwick Lodge (1.1km)
  7. Osborne School (1.2km)
  8. Kings' School (1.2km)
  9. Harestock Primary School (1.5km)
  10. St Bede Church of England Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Claire Aitken - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Deborah Bentley - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Headteacher Peter Burbridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Chloe Fielding-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Charlotte Harley - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Telford Horton - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mr Michael Longman - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2018 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 November 2026.
  • Mr Michael Longman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 November 2026.
  • Mr James Masters - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Guy Milton - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2029.
  • Rev Jonathan Yorick Rowe - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 December 2099.
  • Mr Julian Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Catherine Whittaker - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.