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
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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.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
395
Boys
215
Girls
180
FSM %
5.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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