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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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