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St Swithun's School

Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, England SO21 1HA
Tel: +44 (0) 1962 835700
Web: https://www.stswithuns.com

Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

St Swithun’s is a boarding and day school which is unashamedly academic but not academic to the exclusion of all else. Being a pupil at St Swithun’s means being part of a vibrant community, one in which we expect girls to question, to take on responsibility and to plough their own furrow.

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What We Offer

  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Government/Politics
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Ancient Greek
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Polo
  • Rounders
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Public Speaking
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Young Enterprise
    • Church of England
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • After School Club
    • Armed Forces Children
    • Diplomatic Children
    • International Students
    • School Bus Service
    • Special Diets

    Word From The Head

    Head Photo

    Jane Gandee


    Welcome to St Swithun’s, a boarding and day school which is unashamedly academic but not academic to the exclusion of all else. I strongly believe in the concept of ‘appropriately academic’ which means working hard in class, working hard on homework, but then shutting your books and doing something else. After all, there is no point in being young if you spend all your time at your desk.

    Our prevailing ethos is one of every girl striving to break her own personal best rather than competing with her classmates. We want our girls to understand that their ability is not fixed but will change over time when they receive good teaching and when they respond to feedback. They will not do everything perfectly straight away and they will make mistakes, but that is often when the best learning takes place. In the words of Samuel Beckett “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.”

    Being a pupil at St Swithun’s means being part of a vibrant community, one in which I expect girls to question, to take on responsibility, to plough their own furrow, but also to care for others and one which I hope they will seek to improve for the good of all.

    Fees

    Annual Day Fees *£0 to £20976
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £34776
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £34776
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    0Day298
    0Full Boarding119
    0Weekly Boarding95
    Boys Girls

    Admissions

    Scholarships and Bursaries

    • Academic
    • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
    • Music
    • Sixth Form
    • Sport

    Admissions Process

    • Common Entrance
    • Entry test or exam

    Open Days, Visits & Events

    27-02-2026 - Early Years Activity Afternoon

    13-03-2026 - Prep Open Afternoon (All years welcome)

    16-05-2026 - Taster & Information Morning for Year 7 2027 Entry

    Saturday 16 May 2026, 9.00am

    20-06-2026 - Senior School Open Morning

    Your visit will include:
    A presentation from headmistress Jane Gandee, deputy head academic Charlie Hammel and deputy head pastoral Graham Yates.
    A self-guided tour where you can participate in subject activities, and learn about our academic enrichment programme, co-curricular clubs and vast array of offerings.
    Talk to current pupils, teaching and pastoral staff, the headmistress, the admissions team and the school chaplain.
    Light refreshments.
    Senior school tours include the boarding houses if appropriate and the day will last approximately two hours.

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

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    School Reviews

    Parent


    In a beautiful setting, St Swithun’s provides a friendly, approachable, academic environment, with engaging teachers...  

    Muddy Stilletos


    Bright, motivated girls embrace the top-quality academics, supportive environment, and focus on individual learning.  

    Parent


    I have witnessed first-hand how my three girls have flourished and grown into confident and capable individuals. The nurturing environment and dedicated staff have played a pivotal role in their development, fostering not only their academic achievements but also their personal growth and...  

    ISI inspection


    Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and respect towards each other.  

    Pupil


    This really is the best place to grow up and learn and I'll look back at my time here knowing that I've been given the very best start in life.  

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