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Schools in Winchester: Ofsted Ratings (2026)

14 registered schools in Winchester, South East. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.

14

Schools total

12 primary · 2 secondary

64%

Good or Outstanding

9 of 14

5

Rated Outstanding

4

Rated Good

Best primary schools in Winchester

12 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 12.

SchoolPostcodeOfsted
St Bede Church of England Primary SchoolSO23 7DDOutstanding
St Faith's Church of England Primary SchoolSO23 9QBOutstanding
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, WinchesterSO22 4JBOutstanding
All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolSO23 0PSGood
Weeke Primary SchoolSO22 6DRGood
Western Church of England Primary SchoolSO22 5ARGood
Winnall Primary SchoolSO23 0NYGood
Harestock Primary SchoolSO22 6LURequires improvement
Kings Worthy Primary SchoolSO23 7QSRequires improvement
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery SchoolSO22 4HPRequires improvement
Stanmore Primary SchoolSO22 4AJRequires improvement
Barton Farm Primary AcademySO22 6HSNot yet rated

Best secondary schools in Winchester

2 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 2.

SchoolPostcodeOfsted
Henry Beaufort SchoolSO22 6JJOutstanding
Kings' SchoolSO22 5PNOutstanding

Buying near a good Winchester school?

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Schools in Winchester: FAQ

How many schools are there in Winchester?

There are 14 registered schools in Winchester on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 12 primary and 2 secondary. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding.

What is the best-rated school in Winchester?

5 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Winchester, with 4 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.

How do school ratings affect Winchester house prices?

Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Winchester property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.

How do I check schools near a specific Winchester address?

Enter the postcode or address into HomeBuyerCheck. The free report lists nearby schools with Ofsted ratings; the £4.99 Premium adds ground-risk, ownership, BSR Higher-Risk Building register and Property Chamber tribunal history.