St Swithun's School
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About the head
Founded in 1884, St Swithun's School promotes quirky fun whilst providing modern academic, sporting, creative and recreational opportunities to prepare young women for the 21st century.
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Latest exam results
Where leavers go
| 2025 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 76 | — |
| Oxbridge | 2 | 9 |
| Russell Group | 5 | — |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 |
Recent coverage
St Swithun’s School has celebrated a record-breaking year in 2025-2026 with its A-level students achieving outstanding results and the highest ever top GCSE grades. The school also marked significant achievements in extracurriculars, including multiple awards at the Portsmouth festival and national success in the Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 rankings. Additionally, the Prep School is expanding with the introduction of a Nursery in May 2026 and has appointed new leadership, including Orla Duffy as Le Roy Housemistress. The school continues to foster innovation and community engagement through partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and student-led projects.
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Inspection
Isi — 1 Mar 2024
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
Questions parents ask
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How does admissions work?+
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Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at registrar@stswithuns.com or phone on 01962835700. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much are the fees at St Swithun's School?
- Day fees at St Swithun's School are around £34,210 per year. Boarding fees are around £57,816 per year.
- When is the next open day at St Swithun's School?
- The next open day at St Swithun's School is on 3 October 2026.
- What ages does St Swithun's School take?
- St Swithun's School takes pupils from age 11 to 18.
- Is St Swithun's School a day or boarding school?
- St Swithun's School offers both day and boarding places.
- Is St Swithun's School co-educational or single-sex?
- St Swithun's School is a girls' school.
- Where is St Swithun's School?
- St Swithun's School is in Winchester, SO21 1HA.
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