Primary
Ofsted Good
About Western Church of England Primary School
Our school is a happy and safe place for over 400 children aged 4-11 years old who come to Western each day to learn and play. We are situated less than a mile from Winchester City centre in extensive grounds with far reaching views across the city and beyond to the surrounding countryside. Our outdoor learning opportunities, excellent results and strong focus on developing pupil skills to support well-being and resilience, have enabled our children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens during their time at Western.
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Key Facts
Students
400
Head/Principal
Peter Burbridge
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 197 responses • 49.9% response rate
My child is happy at this school
97% positive
2.5% negative
My child feels safe at this school
98% positive
2% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
94.9% positive
4.1% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
88.9% positive
6.1% negative
My child does well at this school
92.4% positive
5.6% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 197 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Western Church of England Primary School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
E
Emily T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 10, 2023
5.0
"A Happy and Safe Learning Environment"
We absolutely love Western Church of England Primary School! The staff are warm and welcoming, and the school's values of love, compassion, and respect shine through in everything they do. Our child has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment, and we're so grateful for the opportunities they've had to learn and grow.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
H
Helen W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 15, 2022
5.0
"Excellent Facilities and Programs"
Western CE Primary School has exceeded our expectations in every way. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the programs offered, such as breakfast club and tea club, provide a great support for working parents like us. Our child is happy and engaged, and we're confident that they're receiving a top-notch education.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
D
David B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2022
4.0
"A Mixed Experience"
We had a somewhat mixed experience with Western CE Primary School. While the staff were generally friendly and the facilities were good, we felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what was happening. Our child did well academically, but we felt that there were some inconsistencies in the teaching and learning.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
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