The Westgate School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Westgate School
Address: Cheriton Road, The Westgate School
Town/City: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO22 5AZ
Telephone Number: 01962 854757
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fae Dean
Capacity: 1620
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1649 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.6%

Location and administration

URN: 116407
DfE Number: 850/4012
UKPRN: 10016066
UPRN: 10024209832
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Winchester (E07000094)
Constituency: Winchester (E14001587)
Electoral Ward: St Paul (E05011005)

Easting & Northing: 447019E, 130078N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 7.51" N 1° 19' 48.71" W
Plus Code: 9C3W3M99+GW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Western Church of England Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services (0.7km)
  3. Peter Symonds College (0.7km)
  4. Weeke Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Osborne School (0.9km)
  6. University of Winchester (0.9km)
  7. Swanwick Lodge (0.9km)
  8. St Bede Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Harestock Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Henry Beaufort School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Maka-Selina Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Mrs Penny Catchpole - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mr Philip Davies - Governor. Appointed on 31 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 May 2027.
  • Mrs Fae Dean - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Ruth Luzmore - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mr Maurice Pay - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Rachman - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Mr Chris Sermon - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Shewry - Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
  • Mrs Ann Stanhope - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Sweeney - Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
  • Mr Mark Treagust - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Ms Claire Woodcock - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2028.