Unleash your creativity with our Drama Club! It’s a space where you can explore acting, scriptwriting, and stage production. Drama Clubs Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Drama Clubs Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 Contact See EduLink for further details Unleash your creativity at our Drama Clubs! It’s a space where you can explore acting, scriptwriting, and stage production. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious, join us to build confidence, make friends, and bring stories to life. There are a variety of drama clubs on offer, see EduLink for further details. Drama Club for Year 7 Drama Sharing Events for Year 9-11 Production Rehearsals for Years 7-9 Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Discover The Westgate School’s house system, celebrating teamwork, achievement and school spirit across our four houses. Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System Achieving Excellence Learning Together The Westgate School House System The Westgate School House System At the heart of our school lies a vibrant and inclusive House System that plays a vital role in shaping the ethos of our community. Every pupil and colleague belongs to a House and is encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and competitions throughout the year. These opportunities are designed to be fully inclusive, ensuring that every pupil can contribute, feel valued, and earn house points for their team. Whether through academic challenge, artistic expression, sport, service, or leadership, there is something for everyone. Our House Captains, members of the Year 11 Senior Council Team, play a key role in leading and inspiring their peers. They help create a sense of belonging, celebrate achievement, and encourage participation across all year groups. Engaging, enjoyable, and rooted in building character, our House System strengthens the sense of community within our school. It empowers pupils to support one another, celebrate their strengths, and grow as confident, compassionate learners. Embodying our values The House System is one of the ways that pupils can demonstrate their understanding of the School’s core values. Creativity allows pupils to think independently, explore new ideas, and solve problems in imaginative ways. It enriches their learning experience and helps them express themselves confidently, whether through the arts, writing, design, or inventive thinking in lessons. Character is the foundation of responsible, considerate, and resilient young people. It includes traits such as self-discipline, kindness, courage, and respect. Pupils with strong character are able to make good choices, manage challenges, and contribute positively to the school community. Integrity helps pupils become trustworthy and responsible individuals. When young people learn to act honestly and make good choices they build a strong moral foundation. Empathy teaches them to understand and respect the feelings and experiences of others, creating a kinder and more supportive school community. Endeavour encourages pupils to persevere, stay motivated, and keep trying even when things are difficult. Excellence isn’t about being perfect, it’s about putting in consistent effort, taking pride in work, and continually improving. Filter Events by Term & Event Winners Air Earth Fire Spring Summer Spirited Arts 30 April 2026 Winner First Give 26 April 2026 Winner Easter Card Competition 25 March 2026 Winner University Maths Challenge 20 March 2026 Winner British Science Week 1 March 2026 Winner Photography Competition 1 March 2026 Winner MFL Postcard competition 1 March 2026 Winner Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Find key exam information for The Westgate School, including schedules, guidance and support to help pupils prepare confidently for upcoming assessments. Exam Information Examinations at The Westgate School The school uses a wide range of assessment techniques to monitor pupil progress and help ensure all children continue to move forwards with their learning. In addition to classroom-based assessment and tests, at key times throughout their secondary school journey pupils will take more formal mock examinations - these are a vital way of preparing pupils for what they will experience in their real GCSEs. They help children develop their revision skills; their time management; their emotional resilience within exam conditions; as well as their exam technique - and they provide teachers will invaluable information which we use to inform our curriculum planning in the months leading up to the GCSE exams. Pupils will sit formal mock examinations in: The summer term of Year 10 (after the Year 11 GCSEs are finished) The autumn term of Year 11 (a few weeks before the Christmas holidays) February of Year 11 for English, Maths and Science only Exact timetables will be published to pupils in the build-up to each exam series and can be found below. Tutors and colleagues within school will work with pupils to reassure, support and prepare them for these mock examinations, and parents will be provided with information in our Partners in Learning events throughout the year. Attendance at exams Attendance is vital in this last year. Every day missed has an effect and poor attendance clearly affects results. Even more important is ensuring that pupils attend all examinations and arrive in good time to ensure that they are mentally prepared to walk into their exams and achieve their best. We work closely with our Attendance Manager, and penalty issues may be issued, should attendance be poor. Revision It is vital that you help and support your child plan and structure revision time, ensuring the build-up to both Mock exams and the real GCSEs is used effectively. There are additional resources on how parents can support their child with revision on EduLink, in the Noticeboard tab. Work and wellbeing Year 11 can be a stressful year as pupils prepare for their examinations. We follow a programme in Tutor time which tries to anticipate possible issues in terms of stress. Possible helpful site: anxietyuk.org.uk - exam-stress Exam Dates 2025-26 GCSE Timetable Summer 2026 AI Poster Coursework assessments Guidance for parents, carers and students about access arrangements Information for Candidates | Privacy Notice Non-examination assessments On-screen tests Preparing to sit your exams Using social media and examinations/assessments Unauthorised items poster Written examinations Warning to candidates Home Parents & Pupils School Teaching Hours Exam Information Edulink PSA Pupil Portal School Uniform Authorised Absence Request Medicines & Treatment Consent Form Senior School Council Parent Information

Our Relax Kids club is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Relax Kids Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Relax Kids Internal / External Internal Age Range Year R - 4 Contact relaxwithjules@yahoo.com Our Relax Kids Club is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether you're seeking a quiet corner to read, a serene space for meditation, our club offers a welcoming environment for all. Join us and discover the art of relaxation. Tuesdays 3.20pm - 4.20pm Please apply via email before the end of summer term for Autumn start. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Strengthen school governance with our support services and collaborative solutions. Governance Support & Collaboration Agreements Go Go Governance Support & Collaboration Agreements Lead Professional: Mrs. F Dean (Executive Headteacher) & Mrs. P Catchpole (Chair of Governors) and Mrs. Claire Woodcock Governance support helps school governing bodies fulfil their statutory responsibilities and support strategic improvement. This includes training, policy guidance, and advice on compliance, enabling governors to make informed decisions that positively impact pupil achievement and school performance. Collaboration agreements formalise partnerships between schools, promoting resource sharing, joint initiatives, and collective accountability. These agreements strengthen governance and through peer support, provide opportunities for governors to deepen their knowledge and understanding in supporting their schools. For more information, use the contact form: Contact and sele ct Collaborative Working & Partnerships citing Governance . Go Collaborative Working & partnerships Next page Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships 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 the squash club for exciting matches, skill improvement, and great camaraderie! Open to all levels. Squash Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Squash Internal / External External Age Range Year 2 - 6 Contact alexphillips@winchesterracquetsandfitness.net We have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have a Westgate school only club provided to us from The Winchester Racquets and Fitness Club. Please email for more details. Mondays 3.30-4.15pm - Y2-6 squash Wednesdays 3.30-4.15pm - Y2-6 squash Thursdays 3.30-4.15pm - Y2-6 squash Fridays 3.30-4.15pm - Y2-6 squash Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Collaborate and grow with the Winchester Schools Training Alliance for professional development. Winchester Schools Training Alliance Go Go Winchester Schools Training Alliance Lead Professional: Mrs. K Evans (Deputy Headteacher) Winchester Schools Training Alliance is a partnership of twenty-two schools in the Winchester area.  Led by The Westgate School, our aim is to improve children’s educational experience in the Winchester area by: Providing high-quality training for the adults who work with those children, through initial teacher training and continuing professional development. Sharing what we know and what we do, so that all our colleagues and all our schools can benefit. Educational standards across our local area are high, with most institutions rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ and this gives us the confidence and capacity to contribute to whole-system improvement across our region. Currently, we offer school led training places in 9 of our alliance schools. Our trainees attend the University of Winchester, which has recently achieved another Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its teaching courses. Find out more about the Alliance, or how to join the programme and train to teach at  www.winchesterschoolspartnership.org Go Collaborative Working & partnerships Next page Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

The ensemble will help develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills in the rehearsals. Recorder Group Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Recorder Group Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 Contact See EduLink for further details The Recorder Group is open to all Year 7 enthusiastic players. The ensemble will help develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills in the rehearsals, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Playing a range of music from the Classics to Pop. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, celebrations, ‘Go West’ Festival, open mornings and evenings, and community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting music Teachers in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join the digital leaders club for all things digital in the Westgate School and beyond. Digital Leaders Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Digital Leaders Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 9 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join the digital leaders club for all things digital in the Westgate School and beyond. 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

Join The Westgate School Basket Ball club! All skill levels welcome for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Basketball Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Basketball Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Get ready to elevate your game and have a blast with our school basketball clubs! Whether you’re aiming to improve your skills or just looking for some fun and fitness, our clubs offer something for everyone. Here’s why you should join: Skill Development Team Spirit Fitness and Fun Basketball provides a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow as an athlete and make lasting friendships. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of these exciting sports communities! Our secondary Basketball clubs are organised into different age groups. Please see EduLink for details. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go