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St Swithun's School

SeniorGirlsAges 11–18Both519 pupils
Day fees
£34,210
How competitive entry is
Iseb Pre Test + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
519
Founded
1884
Next deadline
Open day: Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
65.8/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes66
Destinations & outcomes66
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add58
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Ms Jane Gandee is only the ninth headmistress in the school's 141-year history and took up her post in September 2010. Previously director of studies at The City of London School for Girls from 2005. Read French and Spanish at Girton College, Cambridge before spending two years as an accountant. Taught languages at two schools before moving to Queenswood, where she became head of languages in 1999. Keen sportswoman, represented Cambridge at athletics and cross country and captained the university's women's football team. MA Cantab

Latest exam results

77%
A-level A*–A
76%
GCSE 9–7
3%
Oxbridge offer rate
7%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

3%
to Oxbridge (2025)
7%
to Russell Group
20252023
Cohort76
Oxbridge29
Russell Group5
US Ivy00
Top universities (2025)
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
UCL
LSE
Imperial College London

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.

Notable alumni

Dame Penelope Lively (author)Sally Bercow (political activist)Sophie Ellis-Bextor (singer)
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Open events

Open DayNext week
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
10:00 am
Senior School Open Morning
Open Day
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
10:00 am
Senior School Open Morning
Open Day
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
2:30 pm
Prep School Open Afternoon

Fees

£34,210per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £34,210VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £270,202
vs London avg (£24,000)43% above
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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.

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Term dates 2025-26

autumn1 Sept 202511 Dec 2025Half-term 17 Oct 2025–3 Nov 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 12 Feb 2026–23 Feb 2026
summer20 Apr 20269 Jul 2026Half-term 22 May 2026–1 Jun 2026
autumn7 Sept 202616 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring5 Jan 202724 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer19 Apr 20278 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Questions parents ask

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Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the 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?+

3 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 01962 835700 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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