Best 3 All-through schools in South East – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: The Westgate School (All-through) in Winchester; Chichester Free School (All-through) in Chichester; Europa School UK (All-through) in Abingdon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Westgate School, Chichester Free School and Europa School UK. They are all-through phase and community school and free schools type located around Winchester, Hampshire, Chichester, West Sussex and Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Westgate School), published Dec 2023. The lowest is 2 (Chichester Free School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Chichester Free School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,800, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the Sussex Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Westgate School SO22 5AZ	Chichester Free School PO20 1NP	Europa School UK OX14 3DZ
Phase / Type	All-through • Community school	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Free schools
Location	Winchester Hampshire SO22 5AZ	Chichester West Sussex PO20 1NP	Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3DZ
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Dec 2023	2 10 Jun 2024	2 10 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1620	1020	1176
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Sussex Learning Trust	Oxfordshire (931)
Website	www.westgate.hants.sch.uk	www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk	europaschooluk.org
Telephone	01962854757	01243792690	01235524060
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Westgate School

SO22 5AZ

Phase / Type: All-through • Community school
Location: Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5AZ
Ofsted: 1 26 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.westgate.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01962854757

Chichester Free School

PO20 1NP

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 1NP
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sussex Learning Trust
Website: www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01243792690

Europa School UK

OX14 3DZ

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DZ
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Oxfordshire (931)
Website: europaschooluk.org
Telephone: 01235524060

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.