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St Swithun's Prep School

Independent school · Winchester, SO21 1HA
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £16,916 pa
  • 208 pupils
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We were charmed by the eagerness of the girls, who were all desperate to show us their artwork, teach us about the Victorians or tell us how school council works. A super school for those that love to be stretched in all directions and will thrive on the bonanza of opportunities that St Swithun’s has to offer.

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Overview & data

Notes
Girls aged from 4 to 11 with a co-ed nursery
Pupil numbers
208 ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
£16,916 - £22,971 pa
Local authority
Hampshire County Council
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Headteacher

Head

Mrs Liz Norris

Since 2023, Liz Norris, previously interim head of prep at St Helen's School. Prior to this she was head of junior school at St Margaret’s School in Bushey, Hertfordshire. She was also responsible for pastoral care as phase leader and senior

Entrance

Entry into preschool or reception by date of registration. Places further up the school allocated based on taster day and cognitive ability test. School is nearing capacity, ‘comfortable’ on numbers, and higher up the school will only take on pupils

Open days
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Exit

Majority progress to senior school at 11, though ‘it’s not a free pass’, says head, ‘and it’s our duty to advise if it’s not the right place’. A few go elsewhere, including Surbiton High School, St Paul’s Girls’, YCIS China, Cranleigh (Abu Dhabi),

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Teaching & learning

15
Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children are not allowed to bring mobile phones, smart watches with calling facilities or mobile devices in to school unless prior permission has been granted from the head. If any devices are allowed to be brought into school they are kept in the office until the end of the school day.

Updated Jun 2024

Pupils

208
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
£16,916 - £22,971 pa

Our view

A fizzy little school where bright, engaging girls have non-stop fun. We came across girls practicing choreographed pom-pom routines, programming tiny robots and investigating a murder (complete with police tape, fake moustaches and Texan accents –

The last word

We were charmed by the eagerness of the girls, who were all desperate to show us their artwork, teach us about the Victorians or tell us how school council works. A super school for those that love to be stretched in all directions and will thrive on

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What the school says

At St Swithun’s Prep School in Winchester, children embark on a journey where they will grow in knowledge, understanding, confidence and independence. We set girls up for a bright future while ensuring their time is full of good friendships, a sense of adventure and fun. Our academic success is achieved through quality teaching in small groups, excellent resources and facilities, supportive parents and motivated children. We look forward to welcoming you into the school - we believe you will find a community where caring, humility and sincerity are at the heart of everything we do.

Contact the school

Address

Alresford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 1HA
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Telephone: 01962 835750

Email: office.prepschool@stswithuns.com

Website: https://www.stswithuns.com

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

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School data & information St Swithun's Prep School Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA
208 Pupil numbers
15 Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children are not allowed to bring mobile phones, smart watches with calling facilities or mobile devices in to school unless prior permission has been granted from the head. If any devices are allowed to be brought into school they are kept in the office until the end of the school day.

Updated Jun 2024

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

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SEN overview

St Swithun's Prep School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

At St Swithun’s we aim to help every child fulfil their potential. Teachers constantly monitor the progress and achievements of the children and any concerns are promptly discussed with parents and our head of learning support. A specific learning difficulty may be identified via in-house screening or by referral to a specialist, if necessary. A package of support is then devised, delivered and regularly reviewed. Parents are always kept fully informed and involved in the process. There is no charge for learning support, although the cost of external assessments is met by the parents. We operate a very open, positive attitude to each child’s needs. Everyone is encouraged to recognise, accept and celebrate their individuality, and to respect the differences they see in others.

Updated Jul 2015

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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