Best 3 All-through schools in Hampshire – 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; St Mark's Church of England School (All-through) in Southampton; Mayfield School (All-through) in Portsmouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Westgate School, St Mark's Church of England School and Mayfield School. They are all-through phase and community school, voluntary controlled school and academy sponsor led type located around Winchester, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire and Portsmouth, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Westgate School), published Dec 2023. The lowest is 4 (Mayfield School), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Westgate School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,950, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–45–50%; all within the The Salterns Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Westgate School SO22 5AZ	St Mark's Church of England School SO15 5TE	Mayfield School PO2 0RH
Phase / Type	All-through • Community school	All-through • Voluntary controlled school	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Winchester Hampshire SO22 5AZ	Southampton Hampshire SO15 5TE	Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 0RH
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Dec 2023	2 29 Nov 2022	4 2 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1620	1320	1450
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Southampton (852)	The Salterns Academy Trust
Website	www.westgate.hants.sch.uk	www.stmarksschool.co.uk	www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk
Telephone	01962854757	02380772968	02392693432
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

St Mark's Church of England School

SO15 5TE

Phase / Type: All-through • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 5TE
Ofsted: 2 29 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southampton (852)
Website: www.stmarksschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02380772968

Mayfield School

PO2 0RH

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 0RH
Ofsted: 4 2 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Salterns Academy Trust
Website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk
Telephone: 02392693432

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.