The Westgate School vs Uckfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 101 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Westgate School
Winchester · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,649 students
Uckfield College
Uckfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,671 students
| Measure | The Westgate School Winchester, South East | Uckfield College Uckfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 679 | #240 of 679 |
| National rank | #395 of 4,090 | #1197 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,649 | 1,671 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,649 | 1,671 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.1% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | 4.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Winchester | Uckfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.westgate.hants.sch.uk | www.uckfield.college |
The verdict
- •The Westgate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 66.0).
- •Uckfield College is the larger school with 1,671 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 The Westgate School better than Uckfield College?
On the Success Index (England), The Westgate School ranks higher (86.2 vs 66.0 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 The Westgate School and Uckfield College?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Uckfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Westgate School: 1,649. Uckfield College: 1,671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Westgate School and Uckfield College rank in South East?
The Westgate School is 108th of 679 and Uckfield College is 240th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).