Swanshurst School
URN: 103514 • Birmingham B13 0TW
Overview
- Name
- Swanshurst School
- URN
- 103514
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mike Dunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Brook Lane, Birmingham B13 0TW
Summary
Swanshurst School is a community secondary school for girls located in Birmingham, with a current enrollment of 1,917 pupils and a capacity of 1,927. The school has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering kindness, strong relationships, and high expectations among students. Swanshurst values the development of well-rounded individuals, promoting aspiration, resilience, and creativity through a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Swanshurst is designed to provide extensive learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a strong emphasis on British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. The school also places a significant focus on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they require to succeed.
In addition to academic excellence, Swanshurst School encourages participation in various extracurricular activities and recognises achievements through a rewards system. The school community is actively engaged in promoting student welfare, with initiatives like the Young Carers Award and a dedicated Year 11 Information Hub to support students during their GCSE preparations.
The curriculum at Swanshurst is designed to provide extensive learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a strong emphasis on British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. The school also places a significant focus on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they require to succeed.
In addition to academic excellence, Swanshurst School encourages participation in various extracurricular activities and recognises achievements through a rewards system. The school community is actively engaged in promoting student welfare, with initiatives like the Young Carers Award and a dedicated Year 11 Information Hub to support students during their GCSE preparations.
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Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (71.0)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1927
- Pupils
- 1917
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1917
- FSM %
- 35.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1917 | 0 | 1917 | 1927 | 35.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1917 | 0 | 1917 | 1927 | 35.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1836 | 0 | 1836 | 1831 | 31.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1836 | 0 | 1836 | 1831 | 31.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1830 | 0 | 1830 | 1790 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1822 | 1 | 1821 | 1790 | 29.40 |
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