Step into the world of words with our Debating Club! It’s the perfect platform to sharpen your critical thinking. Debate Club Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Debate Club Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Step into the world of words with our Debating Club! It’s the perfect platform to sharpen your critical thinking, enhance your public speaking skills, and engage in lively discussions. Join us to explore diverse perspectives, build confidence, and become a persuasive communicator. Let’s debate and grow together! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Experience the joy of music with The Westgate School Junior Orchestra! Join us to learn, play, and perform in a harmonious environment. Junior Orchestra Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Junior Orchestra Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details The Junior Orchestra is open to all players of Strings, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion and will develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Rh ythm reading exercises will be amongst the warm-ups, and a variety of pieces from different genres and styles including 'Reggae Hits Town', 'Yellow Bird', The Bare Necessities', 'The Blue Danube' and 'Yesterday' will be played in rehearsals. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, celebrations, ‘Go West’ Festival, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting music teachers in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Understand how The Westgate School handles and protects personal data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and safeguarding pupil information. Privacy Privacy We may collect non-personal and personal information for the following purposes: To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and/or inferred non-personal information, which we may use to provide and improve our respective services. More Information can be found on our Statutory Page and on our Policy Page . Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Access key statutory information and details on SEND provisions at The Westgate School, ensuring transparency and support for all pupils. Statutory Information & SEND Statutory Information & SEND Welcome to our Statutory and Key Information Menu Page. Here you will find links to information related to our statutory information, including governance, exam results and admissions policy. There is also information regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), data protection information and financial information. Governor details - To find out about our Governors and the governing structure. Exam results - To see our recent results please click on the link. Admissions policy - All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places. Admission criteria is different for each school. At The Westgate School we work within the Hampshire County Council framework. Further statutory information can be found on the following pages: Our statutory policies on our Policies page Our Pupil Premium, Catch-Up Statement & PE Sports Premium documents page Our Safeguarding page Designated Leader For Mental Health The designated Leader for Mental Health at The Westgate School is Mrs K. Evans, who has participated in training led by the Anna Freud Centre. The role involves leading a whole-school approach to mental health and well-being. This includes assisting colleagues to support children’s emotional well-being and signposting parents/carers to appropriate agencies. Additionally, prioritising and promoting colleagues' well-being to develop a positive culture of mental health and well-being. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Information Mrs A. Villien (SENDCO All-Through) and Mrs. C. Lunniss (SENDCO Primary lead) To contact the SEND team use the contact form on our contact page . SEND Information Report Our accessibility plan can be found within the SEND policy on our policy page. Access the Hampshire Local Offer The teacher responsible for previously looked after children and looked after children is Mrs J. Edwards (primary school) and Mrs K Evans (secondary school). Joint position statement between schools in Winchester regarding parental requests for in-year change of placement by parents/carers of children with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) Joint position statement between schools in Winchester regarding transition arrangements for pupils with EHCPs moving from primary to secondary school Joint position statement between schools in Winchester regarding parents/carers expressing an intention to make a mid-year application for a change of secondary school Data Protection Our aims are to ensure that all personal data collected about colleagues, pupils, parents, governors, visitors and other individuals is, stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) as set out in the Data Protection Bill. Our school processes personal data relating to parents, pupils, staff, governors, visitors and others, and therefore is a data controller. The school is registered with the ICO (Registration reference: ZA336960). Our Data Protection Officer is the Senior Site and Facilities Strategic Lead and is the first point contact for individuals whose data the school processes and is contactable via the contact form on our contact . Privacy notices: Colleague - Privacy notice Pupil - Privacy notice Parent - Privacy notice Data protection policies: Polices to view include CCTV, Safe Use of ICT for Staff, Freedom of Information and GDPR / Data Protection. View on our Policy page. Financial Information Please note that owing to the unique nature of The Westgate School and its running of a nursery provision, this government financial benchmarking tool does not provide a wholly accurate picture of the school's position in relation to other settings. Our school has 1 employee with a wage in excess of £100,000. A link to the government website showing our school's financial benchmarking can be accessed here. Request a paper copy If as a parent you are unable to access information on our website, please either come into the school or visit our contact page and complete the contact form to request a paper copy. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

An opportunity to speak and explore the field of Computing. Computing Club Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Computing Club Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details An opportunity to explore the field of Computing. - Develop your programming skills - Work with Robots - learn about 3d modelling and animation - Explore the world of AI & machine learning - Develop your Digital leadership skills (would you like to become a school Digital Leader?) Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join our Netball Club for fun, fitness, and teamwork. All skill levels welcome. Come play with us! Netball Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Netball Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join us at Netball club for fun and to improve your fitness, coordination and teamwork skills. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

En garde! Join our School Fencing Club and dive into the exciting world of swordplay. Fencing Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Fencing Internal / External External Age Range Year 3 - 5 Contact jdsportscoaching@gmail.com En garde! Join this externally run Fencing Club and dive into the exciting world of swordplay. It’s a fantastic way to develop agility, strategy, and sportsmanship. Whether you’re a novice or have some experience, this club offers a supportive environment to learn and practice the art of fencing. Suit up, and let’s parry and thrust our way to fun and fitness! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Explore high-quality Initial Teacher Training with Winchester Schools Training Alliance at The Westgate School. Check out vacancies and open mornings now Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Winchester Schools Training Alliance Date Posted 2024-12-19T00:00 Winchester Schools Training Alliance Interested in Training to be a Teacher? The Westgate School is the lead school in the Winchester Schools Training Alliance. Working with 18 schools in the Winchester area to provide high-quality, school led Initial Teacher Training. See the website for details of Train to Teach Open Mornings and further information. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

The Westgate School's Board of Governors, dedicated to ensuring clarity of vision, educational performance, and financial oversight for the school. Governance Governance Board of Governors The Westgate School’s board of governors consists of fifteen members drawn from the school’s parents, colleagues and local community. The board has three core functions: Ensures clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holds the Executive Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; Oversees the financial performance of the school and makes sure its money is well spent. Governors at The Westgate School are all members of either the Curriculum Committee , which monitors educational progress at all stages from nursery to KS4, learning environment and pastoral support system, or the Resources Committee , which is concerned with finance, staffing matters and facilities. Safeguarding is a constant priority and appears on every committee and Full Governing Body meeting agenda. As well as committee work, governors may have additional monitoring responsibility for aspects such as health and safety, SEND or safeguarding. Finally, governors are also linked with different aspects of strategic school functions and undertake regular monitoring visits. Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Governors and Committee Chairs Penelope Catchpole - Chair Responsibilities - Link Governor for SEND inc LAC, Primary Phase Penny has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2010, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor. Her three children all attended the school and all have now graduated from university. Penny has lived all over the UK and settled in Winchester in 2001. She ran her own legal practice for 10 years and then spent nearly 6 years working in Children's Services at Hampshire County Council. Penny is a member of the Curriculum committee having been a past Chair. Christopher Sermon - Vice chair Responsibilities - Chair of Resources Committee, SFVS/FMSIS Auditing Chris has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2014, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor; having previously served for eight years as parent governor at Western Primary School. He became Chair of the Resources Committee in 2018, and vice-Chair of Governors in 2021. Now retired, Chris is a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial regulation and customer protection. Born and brought up in Winchester, Chris trained initially in London (including a year at the Bank of England) moved to Hungary for five years, then worked throughout Central and Eastern Europe before settling down back in Winchester. He has two children, both of whom have now left the school and are currently studying at university. Claire Woodcock - Chair of the Curriculum Committee Claire has been a governor at The Westgate School since January 2024, as a parent governor, having previously served for seven years as a governor at Western Primary School, and as Chair of Governors for 3 years. Claire became Chair of the Curriculum Committee in July 2024. Born and brought up in Winchester, Claire left in 1990 to complete her university education in London. She has since worked and travelled all over the world as a Management Consultant. Most recently, Claire works with Hampshire County Council to improve and transform the journey of the child through social care. Claire has also spent 10 years of her career as a teacher of French and Spanish and head of KS4 in a south London secondary school. Claire has one daughter, currently enjoying The Westgate School and all it has to offer. Please contact the school office i f you would like to contact one of our Governors. Statutory Governors' details Governor Committee Membership Instrument of Government Variation Governors' Code of Conduct Policies approved by the Governing Body Declarations of Pecuniary Interests Governor Meeting Attendance Should you wish to look at the minutes of the FGB meetings, please make an appointment with the school. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Orchestra club, experience the joy of making music! Open to all skill levels, we offer fun rehearsals, exciting performances, and a supportive community. Orchestra (Lower School) Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Orchestra (Lower School) Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 1 - 6 Contact Primary Reception Discover the joy of making music with friends! Our Lower School orchestra welcomes musicians of all skill levels. Whether you play strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion, there's a place for you. Enjoy exciting performances, improve your musical talents, and be part of a supportive community. Rehearsals are fun and rewarding, and we perform at various school and community events throughout the year. Come share your passion for music and create unforgettable memories with us! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join Westgate's String Ensemble to enhance musical skills, teamwork, and performance. String ensemble Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings String ensemble Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details The String Ensemble is open to players of Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Bass. The ensemble will develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, open mornings and evenings, celebrations, the annual school carol service in December, and ‘Go West’ Festival in July, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting music teachers in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

The policies page of The Westgate School website provides essential information on various school policies, including safeguarding, behavior, attendance, health and safety, and more. These policies ensure compliance with legal standards and promote a safe, supportive environment for students and staff. Visitors can view or download individual policies for further details. To explore the complete list of policies, visit The Westgate School's policy page. Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Further admissions details may be found on our Admissions page Our accessibility plan can be found within the SEND policy. If you require paper copies of any of our policies, please contact the school office. View our policies below A B C D E F G H M N O P R S T U W Admissions Policy 2024/25 Admissions Policy 2025/26 Admissions Policy 2026/2027 Anti Bullying Policy Attendance and Punctuality Policy Behaviour & Suspensions Policy CCTV Policy Careers Education Policy Charging & Remissions Policy Child Protection Policy Communication Policy Complaints Policy Curriculum Policy Data Protection & GDPR Early Years Foundation Stage Educational Visits Policy Equality Objectives & Diversity Policy Examinations & Contingency Policy Exclusion and Suspension Policy Feedback, Assessment & Reporting First Aid Policy Freedom of Information Gender Pay Gap Report Home Learning Policy Malpractice Policy Mobile Device Policy Non Examination Assessment Policy Online Learning for Pupils & Parents (Incld. Return to Learn) Online Safety Policy Pupil Groupings Policy Relationships & Sex Education SEND Policy Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy Safeguarding Policy School Uniform Policy Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs Teaching & Learning The Education of Looked After Children Whistleblowing Policy (Exams) Word Processing Policy Work Experience Wraparound Policy Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact