The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.46
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 715
- Capacity
- 92%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Ms Jane Gandee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh House Hospital
Miscellaneous · 389m away
Winnall Primary School
Primary · 827m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Winchester College
Independent · 1.8km away
The Pilgrims School
Independent · 1.8km away
Swanwick Lodge
Secure units · 2.1km away
Osborne School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Swithuns?
St Swithuns currently has 715 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Swithuns take?
St Swithuns caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Swithuns?
St Swithuns is in SO21 1HA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Swithuns have a sixth form?
Yes, St Swithuns has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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