Welcome to Swanshurst School
Swanshurst Sixth Form is part of a diverse and thriving school community; we pride ourselves on the continuation of our main school ethos into the Sixth Form. With personalised learning pathways and a wide range of courses available, excellent teaching a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities (beyond the classroom), we are the right choice for you. Our high academic standards in a supportive and caring school setting attract large numbers of applications each year from both existing Swanshurst pupils and those from other schools. Our purpose built facilities provide students with a large modern library including Silent and Group Study areas, a Social Study area, and outdoor spaces which offer a vibrant environment in which to meet, work and eat together. Student services, academic monitoring and close working relationships between students, parents and teachers ensure that each student is given every opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our outstanding careers advice and guidance and comprehensive post-18 progression programmes have a proven track record of supporting all of our students to access appropriate training and higher education routes. Swanshurst Sixth Form fosters a culture of aspiration and are we highly successful in supporting students to achieve their goals and to progress to the next stage in their education, on the way to realising their dreams.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Girls
No. of Students
1,920 Total
No. of Boys
0 (0.0%)
No. of Girls
1,920 (100.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
32.1%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.52%
A*/A grades
19.82%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
93%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
67%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Jan 7, 2026
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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