Western Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Winchester (Hampshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We believe that academic success is only part of the picture and I am delighted that inspectors have praised us for being a caring school, where everyone is valued as an individual. They reported that pupils enjoy learning and are keen to participate in all aspects of school life.
They recognised our success in developing children spiritually, socially and educationally and praised the underlying Christian ethos that provides a golden thread in all that we do. We have close links with St Paul's Church; Dr Reverend Jonathan Rowe and Reverend Mary Copping are welcome visitors.
They make regular visits to the school to lead Collective Worship and contribute to RE lessons. Our parents are very supportive of the school and their children's education. Many parents give their time generously by volunteering in class, accompanying classes on school visits and by becoming governors or committee members of the PTA.
We are fortunate to have a very active PTA, which raises money for the school and organises a number of social and fun events for the children, families and parents. The school is open from 9am until 3:30pm each day (32.5 hours per week).
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Hockey
- Karate
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Stem
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 116327
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Winchester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Longman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Denny | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ricky Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Julian Thomas | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire Aitken | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Chloe Fielding-Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Guy Milton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Catherine Whittaker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Charlotte Harley | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Jonathan Yorick Rowe | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · until 2099 |
| Mrs Sarah Telford Horton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Deborah Bentley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Longman | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Headteacher Peter Burbridge | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Mr James Masters Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record