# St Swithuns — Winchester, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/st-swithuns-6681 ## At a glance - **Type:** Primary - **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews - **Founded:** 1884 - **Principal:** Ms Jane Gandee ## Contact - **Address:** Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire - **Phone:** 01962 835700 - **Website:** https://www.stswithuns.com - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/st-swithuns-6681 ## About A world-class independent boarding and day school for girls ages 4-18 with a co-ed preschool. We develop independently minded young women who show courage, compassion, commitment and quiet self-confidence. ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Outstanding Education and Care: I am thoroughly impressed with St Swithun's commitment to providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond academics. The pastoral care and support for my daughter have been exceptional. The facilities are also top-notch and the staff are always approachable. *(Aug 2022)* - **3/5** — Great Academic but Room for Improvement: Overall, I am pleased with the academic standards at St Swithun's, but I do feel that there could be more emphasis on extracurricular activities. My daughter has struggled to find her place outside of school, which has been a concern for me. That being said, the staff are responsive to concerns and the facilities are excellent. *(May 2022)* - **5/5** — Excellent Preparation for University: My daughter attended St Swithun's from Year 9 to 13 and I was consistently impressed with the school's approach to education. The emphasis on individual learning and the encouragement of girls to pursue their passions were key factors in her success. She is now thriving at university. *(Feb 2022)* - **4/5** — Happy and Supportive Environment: I have been impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere at St Swithun's. The staff are friendly and approachable, and my daughter has settled in well. I like the emphasis on kindness and compassion, which is something we try to instil at home. *(Nov 2021)* ## Other schools in Winchester - [The Westgate School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/the-westgate-school-6621) — 1.5/5 (24 reviews) - [John Keble Church of England Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/john-keble-church-of-england-primary-school-6583) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Osborne School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/osborne-school-6664) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Micheldever CofE Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/micheldever-cofe-primary-school-11064) — 4.6/5 (4 reviews) - [The Pilgrims School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/the-pilgrims-school-6682) — 4.5/5 (4 reviews) - [Kings' School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/kings-school-6647) — 4.4/5 (4 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/winchester/st-swithuns-6681 when citing this data.