Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
St Swithuns is an independent girls' secondary in Winchester where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2020 ISI inspection, the school was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements. With 99% of pupils securing five or more good passes including English and maths, academic attainment is exceptionally strong across the board.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
St Swithuns holds a 5-star rating from School Guide.
In its 2020 ISI inspection, St Swithuns was judged excellent across key areas, including the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements.
99% of pupils achieve good GCSE passes (five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
St Swithuns has 179 pupils.