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St Swithun's School

Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, England SO21 1HA
Tel: +44 (0) 1962 835700

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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Word From The Head

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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.

Open Days, Visits & Events

14-03-2025 - Prep School Early Years Open Afternoon

Our open afternoon on Friday 14 March is for families with children looking to join our Early Years (Preschool or Reception) classes. Our Preschool is co-ed and we welcome children from the term after their third birthday. Girls join our Reception class in the September following their fourth birthday.

There will be a Q&A session with our incoming Head of Early Years Shelly Say as well as our Head Mrs Norris. There will also be the opportunity to see our Early Years provision and to meet our staff. Tours of the rest of Prep School will also be available on request.

Although the afternoon is primarily aimed at parents, children are welcome and activities will be provided.

16-05-2025 - Prep School Open Afternoon

Our open afternoon on Friday 16 May is for families with children looking to join any of our Prep School classes. There will be a welcome from Mrs Norris, our Head, the opportunity to go on a guided tour of the Prep School and a chance meet our specialist subject teachers.

21-06-2025 - Senior Open Morning

Before selecting your visit choices please make sure you are on our enquiry list.

There are two senior open mornings a year and these are held on a Saturday, one in October and one in June. Please feel free to bring your daughter and other members of your family who are interested in the future she might enjoy at St Swithun’s. Your visit will include a presentation from headmistress Jane Gandee, deputy head academic Charlie Hammel and deputy head pastoral Graham Yates.

During the morning you will go on a self-guided tour and have the opportunity to participate in subject activities and chat with current pupils, teaching and pastoral staff, the headmistress, the admissions team and the school chaplain. Senior-school tours include the boarding houses if appropriate and the day will last approximately two hours.

A waiting list is always in operation for open mornings so we will be in touch with you nearer the date of the event for you to confirm details of your party and that you would still like your place.

04-10-2025 - Senior Open Morning

Before selecting your visit choices please make sure you are on our enquiry list.

There are two senior open mornings a year and these are held on a Saturday, one in October and one in June. Please feel free to bring your daughter and other members of your family who are interested in the future she might enjoy at St Swithun’s. Your visit will include a presentation from headmistress Jane Gandee, deputy head academic Charlie Hammel and deputy head pastoral Graham Yates.

During the morning you will go on a self-guided tour and have the opportunity to participate in subject activities and chat with current pupils, teaching and pastoral staff, the headmistress, the admissions team and the school chaplain. Senior-school tours include the boarding houses if appropriate and the day will last approximately two hours.

A waiting list is always in operation for open mornings so we will be in touch with you nearer the date of the event for you to confirm details of your party and that you would still like your place.

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
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • After School Club
    • Armed Forces Children
    • Diplomatic Children
    • International Students
    • School Bus Service
    • Special Diets

    Admissions

    • Common Entrance
    • Entry test or exam
    • Academic
    • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
    • Music
    • Sixth Form
    • Sport
    • Church of England
    • English

      Age Range & Fees

      Age Range3 to 18
      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
      0Total512
      Boys Girls

      Number Of Staff

      Full-time: 0
      Part-time: 0

      % Pupils Gaining
      GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

      % Pupils Gaining
      A Level Grades A – C

      IB Score
       

      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.