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Old Swinford Hospital
- Secondary
- Dudley DY8 1QX
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Overall effectiveness of the boarding experience | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most students reach exceptionally high standards in English and mathematics at GCSE and in their A levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes to work are exemplary and they show a very high level of commitment to their studies.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have very good subject knowledge which they apply through effective questioning of students.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers set challenging work and use practical demonstrations to check understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is mostly good or better, but some teaching requires improvement where teachers spend too long speaking to the class.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can express their views at regular parents鈥� forums.
Communication: The school provides regular updates to parents about student performance.
Parent Satisfaction: An overwhelming majority of parents are satisfied and would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders know the school well and areas identified for improvement are appropriate.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership is highly focused on achieving improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Arrangements for safeguarding are good and ensure students are in a secure environment ready to learn.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There have been instances of misbehaviour outside the classroom, but these were dealt with effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students benefit from an extensive range of additional activities that complement their learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students continue their studies individually during 鈥榩rep鈥� after school.
Career Counselling Services: Very high numbers of students go on to the sixth form and university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are very well prepared for the next steps in their educational journey.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with disabilities or special educational needs make very rapid progress with effective additional support.
Subjects Offered: Students have the chance to study a wide spread of courses including a number of languages.
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Old Swinford Hospital is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 947 students from age 11-18 yr.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Old Swinford Hospital is a happy, vibrant and distinctive state boarding school in the heart of the West Midlands. We pride ourselves on the breadth and depth of our education, both within the classroom and beyond.
As an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ state boarding school, we are proud to provide an environment which offers similar advantages to that of private boarding schools, at a fraction of the cost. Our fees do not attract VAT.
We are a community of many parts where we encourage each student to be themselves, and also to make their own contribution. Diversity of life is embraced, and learning live – not simply work – alongside one another is a life skill that cannot be underestimated. We encourage all our students to discover who they can be in the unique OSH community.
Extensive sports facilities mean many teams hold regional or national titles. Our 1st XV rugby team are current state school champions after winning the John Fisher Festival in October 2024; and our cricket teams have placed OSH in The Cricketer’s Guide Top 25 State Schools for the first time in 2025. Plus, with more than 45 co-curricular clubs and 10 music ensembles; excellent STEM laboratories; teaching kitchen and two climbing walls; and new art, drama and dance studios, there’s plenty to get involved with.
Offering Tailored Boarding, Flexi-Boarding and Day Places for boys and girls aged 11-18 students live together, learn together and thrive at OSH.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 15.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 36% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.60% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 43.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 49.36% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 64 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 5 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 6 | 43.71% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 1 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 13 | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 9 | 46.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 22 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 20 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 72 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 40.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.9 | 22.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.72 | 22.3 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.60% | 6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 582 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 59.29% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.86% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.81 | 30.43 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.2 | 31.45 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.5% | 11.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 808 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 62.14% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 16.71% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.14% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.79 2 | 23.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.54 3 | 24.94 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.5% | 6.99% | 13.07% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 608 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 53% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 13.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 9.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.84 5 | 22.92 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.19 4 | 24.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 5.91% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 63% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.17% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.53 | 19.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.62 | 21.14 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 3.36% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 75.83% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.17% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Admission and Fees
Admission
Fees
| Program | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Day Places | 7-13 yr | 拢0 (Term) |
| Flexi-Boarding | 7-13 yr | 拢2,220 (Term) |
| Tailored Boarding | 7-13 yr | 拢4,440 (Term) |
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 26th Oct 2024 - 3rd Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 13th Dec 2024 - 7th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 15th Feb 2025 - 25th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 12th Apr 2025 - 29th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 24th May 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 12th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2024 - 13th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2025 - 14th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 28th Apr 2025 - 23rd May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 2nd Jun 2025 - 11th Jul 2025 |
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