Hampshire, United Kingdom Day & boarding · Girls Age range 3–18 715 pupils Founded 1884St Swithun's School
St Swithun's School offers a nurturing and dynamic environment for girls, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. With a rich history and a...
About St Swithun's School
St Swithun's School was founded in 1884 as a Church of England girls' school in the cathedral city of Winchester, Hampshire — taking its name from St Swithun, the ninth-century Bishop of Winchester whose name is preserved in the English folk-meteorological tradition ("if it rains on St Swithun's Day, 15 July, it will rain for the next forty days"). The school operates today on a 45-acre campus at Winchester and educates around 715 pupils ages 4-18 with a substantial boarding population. The Head Mistress is Jane Gandee. The school is a member of the GSA and the Boarding Schools Association and is inspected by the ISI.
The school's academic profile is top-quintile Hampshire girls' boarding school, with strong A-Level results and a strong Oxbridge / Russell Group pipeline. The school's geographic position in Winchester — across the River Itchen from Winchester College and adjacent to Winchester Cathedral — produces a strong professional and academic family parent body. The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the St Swithun's Foundation.
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Pupil breakdown
- Boys
- 13 (2%)
- Girls
- 702 (98%)
- SEN support
- 161 (22.5%)
- SEN EHCP
- 3 (0.4%)
Notable alumni
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is St Swithun's School?
St Swithun's School is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in Hampshire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to St Swithun's School?
Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at St Swithun's School?
The cost of attending St Swithun's School typically ranges around £5,638–£10,846 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is St Swithun's School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at St Swithun's School can attend as day and boarding.
Is St Swithun's School a single-sex or co-educational school?
St Swithun's School is a girls' independent school.