St Faith's Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
149
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Faith's Church of England Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Winchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 149 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated St Faith's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Benjamin Bond, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 215th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 35 in Winchester.
St Faith's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 20 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Faith's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Winchester, St Faith's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Faith's Road, Winchester, Winchester, SO23 9QB |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Bond |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 149 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.0% |
| School Capacity | 149 / 150 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
215th of 13,686
Nationally
28th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 35
In Winchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Faith's Road, Winchester
Winchester, SO23 9QB
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