Kings' School vs The Westgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings' School
Winchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,737 students
The Westgate School
Winchester · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,649 students
| Measure | Kings' School Winchester, South East | The Westgate School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #115 of 679 | #108 of 679 |
| National rank | #421 of 4,090 | #395 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,737 | 1,649 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,737 | 1,649 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | 59.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 71.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 5.36 | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-hants.com | www.westgate.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (85.5 vs 86.2).
- •Kings' School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 1,649.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kings' School better than The Westgate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kings' School and The Westgate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings' School: 1,737. The Westgate School: 1,649. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings' School and The Westgate School rank in South East?
Kings' School is 115th of 679 and The Westgate School is 108th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).