Western Church of England Primary School
URN: 116327 • Winchester SO22 5AR
Overview
- Name
- Western Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 116327
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Burbridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01962852591
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Browning Drive, Winchester SO22 5AR
Summary
Western Church of England Primary School, located in Winchester, Hampshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 395 pupils. The school operates under a Christian ethos, promoting core values of love, compassion, and respect, which guide the interactions and learning environment for both students and staff. The school aims to foster successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens while maintaining strong ties with the local community and St Paul’s Church.
The curriculum at Western CE Primary School is designed to engage students and develop essential skills, with a focus on academic achievement alongside spiritual and social growth. Recent SATs results indicate that the school performs well, with a higher percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths compared to national averages. The school also offers additional support through a breakfast club and after-school tea club, enhancing the educational experience for families.
Parental involvement is highly encouraged, with many parents actively participating in school activities, volunteering, and contributing to the Parent-Teacher Association. This collaborative approach strengthens the community and supports the nurturing environment that Western CE Primary School strives to provide.
The curriculum at Western CE Primary School is designed to engage students and develop essential skills, with a focus on academic achievement alongside spiritual and social growth. Recent SATs results indicate that the school performs well, with a higher percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths compared to national averages. The school also offers additional support through a breakfast club and after-school tea club, enhancing the educational experience for families.
Parental involvement is highly encouraged, with many parents actively participating in school activities, volunteering, and contributing to the Parent-Teacher Association. This collaborative approach strengthens the community and supports the nurturing environment that Western CE Primary School strives to provide.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 395 | 215 | 180 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 391 | 212 | 179 | 420 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 389 | 199 | 190 | 420 | 5.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 389 | 199 | 190 | 420 | 5.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 201 | 204 | 420 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 434 | 219 | 215 | 420 | 4.60 |
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