St Swithuns
URN: 116534 • SO21 1HA
Overview
- Name
- St Swithuns
- URN
- 116534
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Gandee (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01962835700
- Website
- Visit St Swithuns website
- Address
-
Alresford Road, SO21 1HA
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Summary
St Swithun's School is an independent girls' school located in Winchester, Hampshire, catering to students aged 4-18, with a co-educational preschool. The school has a current enrolment of 715 pupils and a capacity for 780. Established in 1884, St Swithun's is known for its strong academic performance and a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals through a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school's ethos is centred around fostering character strengths alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to embrace challenges with courage and compassion. St Swithun's places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student is supported in their personal growth and development. The curriculum is designed to inspire independent thinking and self-confidence, preparing students for future opportunities.
Community values such as kindness, humility, and sincerity are integral to the school's culture, promoting a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. St Swithun's also engages in charitable initiatives, encouraging students to contribute positively to society. Overall, the school aims to empower young women to see possibilities and pursue their aspirations without fear.
The school's ethos is centred around fostering character strengths alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to embrace challenges with courage and compassion. St Swithun's places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student is supported in their personal growth and development. The curriculum is designed to inspire independent thinking and self-confidence, preparing students for future opportunities.
Community values such as kindness, humility, and sincerity are integral to the school's culture, promoting a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. St Swithun's also engages in charitable initiatives, encouraging students to contribute positively to society. Overall, the school aims to empower young women to see possibilities and pursue their aspirations without fear.
Nearby alternatives
- Treloar College (85.2)
- Treloar School (68.6)
- Glenwood School (67.8)
- Osborne School (66.6)
- New Forest School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 715
- Boys
- 13
- Girls
- 702
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1884-05-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 715 | 13 | 702 | 780 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 742 | 6 | 736 | 780 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 702 | 1 | 701 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 702 | 1 | 701 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 699 | 4 | 695 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 719 | 7 | 712 | 780 | 0.00 |
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