St Swithuns vs The Westgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Swithuns
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
667 students
The Westgate School
Winchester · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,649 students
| Measure | St Swithuns Winchester, South East | The Westgate School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #359 of 679 | #108 of 679 |
| National rank | #2114 of 4,090 | #395 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 667 | 1,649 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 1,649 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 59.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 71.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 3.15 | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | – |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stswithuns.com | www.westgate.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Westgate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 47.0).
- •The Westgate School is the larger school with 1,649 students compared with 667.
- •St Swithuns is a independent school while The Westgate School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Swithuns is girls and The Westgate School is co-educational.
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 St Swithuns better than The Westgate School?
On the Success Index (England), The Westgate School ranks higher (86.2 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Swithuns and The Westgate School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Swithuns: 667. The Westgate School: 1,649. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Swithuns and The Westgate School rank in South East?
St Swithuns is 359th of 679 and The Westgate School is 108th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).