Open State All-through Mixed

The Westgate School

Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ
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The Westgate School
Winchester, SO22 5AZ
1,627 Pupils
1,620 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
9.70% FSM %
852 Boys
775 Girls
About The Westgate School

The Westgate School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Hampshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,627 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,620. Current headteacher: Fae Dean.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hampshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Winchester
Parliamentary Constituency Winchester
Ward St Paul
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016066
URN 116407
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Penny Catchpole Chair of Governors 11/10/2018 27/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maka-Selina Brown Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Burgess Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Davies Governor 31/05/2023 30/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fae Dean Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ruth Luzmore Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Maurice Pay Governor 07/01/2025 06/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Rachman Governor 12/02/2026 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Sermon Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Shewry Governor 20/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Ann Stanhope Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Sweeney Governor 20/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Westgate School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Winchester, Hampshire.
The Westgate School has 1,627 pupils, with a capacity of 1,620.
The Westgate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Westgate School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Westgate School is Mrs Fae Dean.
The Westgate School is at Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Westgate School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Westgate School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Fae Dean
Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ
01962854757
www.westgate.hants.sch.uk
Location
SO22 5AZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116407
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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