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St Swithuns

Other independent school · SO21 1HA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#55 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils667
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMs Jane Gandee
Local authorityHampshire
Opened05 May 1884
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 116534.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2645.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 491--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.49.13, better than England, better than Hampshire36.3235
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels49.4, better than England, better than Hampshire36.8935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better58.3%, better than England, better than Hampshire17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.46, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study76--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils667
Girls660
Boys7
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.102
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.79.7%
Higher education66.7%
Employment8.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.7%
Further education1.4%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near St Swithuns
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryWinnall Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Bede Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.1 miNot applicableWinchester CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miNot applicableThe Pilgrims SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.6 miNurseryLanterns Nursery School and Extended ServicesLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
1.6 miPrimarySt Faith's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.8 miAll-throughThe Westgate SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about St Swithuns

How does St Swithuns rank in England?

St Swithuns ranks 55 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

What are St Swithuns' A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Swithuns was A, and 58.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Swithuns?

St Swithuns has 667 pupils aged 2 to 18.

Does St Swithuns have a sixth form?

Yes, St Swithuns teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.