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Swanshurst School

Birmingham, B13 0TWSecondaryAges 11–19GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#951
of 3,141 nationally

About Swanshurst School

If you're a parent weighing up Swanshurst School, the numbers suggest other families are already voting with their feet. The school is heavily oversubscribed, a strong signal of local confidence, though the exact ratio isn't provided in the data. More telling is the parent satisfaction picture: while a specific 'recommend' percentage isn't available, the school's sustained popularity and its 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating from 2017 point to a community that trusts the leadership. The headteacher, Mike Dunn, leads a large all-girls secondary of 1,920 pupils, and the school's position as one of only 14 outstanding secondaries in Birmingham's 95-school state sector underlines its status. For context, it sits just 0.7 km from another outstanding school, Wheelers Lane Technology College, so families in this part of Birmingham clearly have strong local options.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrook Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B13 0TW
HeadteacherMike Dunn
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,920

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryScience LabsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

HockeyBadmintonRowingCross CountryFootballRugby

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaFilm ClubModel United NationsChoirCodingOrchestraBook ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Source: swanshurst.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanshurst School

Swanshurst School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.