Western Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Winchester

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Western Church of England Primary School

Winchester, SO22 5AR

395 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

5.30% FSM %

215 Boys

180 Girls

About Western Church of England Primary School

Western Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Winchester, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 395 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Peter Burbridge.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
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	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071553
URN	116327
Data Last Updated	28-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Michael Longman	Chair of Governors	21/01/2025	26/11/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Claire Aitken	Governor	28/01/2026	27/01/2030	Elected by parents
Mrs Deborah Bentley	Governor	03/07/2019	02/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Peter Burbridge	Governor	01/09/2013	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Chloe Fielding-Smith	Governor	21/05/2025	20/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Charlotte Harley	Governor	22/05/2024	21/05/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Horton	Governor	04/09/2019	10/07/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Longman	Governor	27/11/2018	26/11/2026	Appointed by LA
Mr James Masters	Governor	20/10/2023	19/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Guy Milton	Governor	15/01/2025	14/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Jonathan Rowe	Governor	12/07/2022	31/12/2099	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Julian Thomas	Governor	28/01/2026	27/01/2030	Elected by parents