Old Swinford Hospital

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Headmaster: Mr P A Jones Bursar: Mrs S J Lawson Admissions: Mrs S J Lawson

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Old Swinford Hospital is one of Britain's leading state boarding schools. Ofsted recently identified it as outstanding, having gained top marks in all 39 inspection categories.

Under the Government’s Popular and Successful Schools programme we are embarking upon an expansion programme to include a new boarding house, teaching block and extended sports facilities.

Almost two-thirds of the School's 611 pupils are full or weekly boarders drawn from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and further afield. It is situated in the heart of England, with easy access to the motorway network and Birmingham International Airport. As a state boarding school we welcome applications from UK and European Union nationals for whom the education is free. Parents pay only for board and lodging which from September 2008 will be £3075 per term. Girls are now admitted as day students into the Sixth Form.

Accommodation is currently provided in seven boarding houses, increasing to eight from September 2009. Junior boarders reside in three or four bedded rooms with Sixth Formers having their own single study bedrooms. Each House is well provided with study and recreational facilities. There is a well-equipped Medical Centre with professional qualified staff. Every boy is supported by his personal Tutor, based within the House. Our junior House, Prospect, is the reception House for all our 11 year old entry. Here boys learn to live together for the first time.

Our reputation is based upon excellent academic results, superb facilities and a friendly atmosphere. An extensive range of activities is provided for all students and there is an ambitious programme of weekend outings. A wide variety of sports is available, including minority sports such as golf, archery and fencing. Strong emphasis is placed on developing leadership skills and a sense of responsibility to the wider community.

The average class size is 17 in the Sixth Form and 21 in years 7 to 11. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on science, technology and computing, a full range of core and optional subjects is available throughout the School. The School regularly features towards the top of the DCFS league tables.

Admission for boarding places is by interview at 11+ or 13+ or the Sixth Form. Academic and music Scholarships are available plus Foundation Awards for 11+ entrants whose families would otherwise be unable to afford the boarding fee.

Age range: 11 - 18

Day pupils: 231 boys

Weekly boarding pupils: 222 boys

Annual weekly boarding fees: £9,228 - £9,228

Full boarding pupils: 144 boys

Annual full boarding fees: £9,228 - £9,228

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 597 boys, including 194 boys and 82 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 37 full time and 19 part time

Method of entry: Interview, Report from previous school, This school only accepts children of citizens of the United Kingdom and the EU

Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, SBSA, SHMIS

Religious affiliation: Church of England, Inter-denominational

Teaching languages: English

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Economics Electronics Psychology Theology	Ancient Greek English as a foreign or 2nd language French German Greek Latin Spanish	Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-country Fencing Golf Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rugby Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis	Cadets - CCF/ACF/ATC etc Canoeing Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Sailing Shooting	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Jazz Keyboard Organ Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	Particular diets Rail/Airport services Significant experience of expatriates' children Significant experience of gifted children Significant experience of international students Significant experience of services' children

The school offers: Academic, CDT, Music, Financial need, Boarding, 6th Form

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, WJEC, AS Level, GCSE, SATs, UK

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 84%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 99%
25 courses are offered for age 18 exams
97.7% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Physical Disabilities

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