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St Swithun's is proud to offer a 20% discount on boarding fees to military and diplomatic families. |
St Swithun's is home to a number of students from military families. Many of these families travel all over the world and chose St Swithun's for their daughter as a welcoming, steadfast place to call home.
We understand that the decision to send your daughter to boarding school is not made lightly. Of course, you want her to thrive academically, but you also want to know that she will build lasting friendships, discover and pursue her own passions, and feel confident seeking support whenever she needs it. Above all, you want her to feel that she belongs, that she is understood, and that she has a place where she can truly flourish.
“Working away from home, it was really important to get our school choice right. St Swithun’s really is a family school. The care, attention and compassion they show to all the girls really stood out.”
- PARENT FROM A MILITARY FAMILY
Pastoral support 
We strive to make St Swithun's a home for our boarders – a place for growing their independence and nurturing their wellbeing.
Students can access a bespoke Positive Education programme to equip them with the knowledge and understanding they need to build healthy relationships, embrace challenge and change, and persevere in the face of setbacks.
House parents are available night and day in case students have any concerns. Each boarding house also has a day matron and resident tutor who see the girls every day and are another member of staff that they can lean on when they need support.
Outside of the boarding house, students can seek support from our full-time clinical psychologist, the school chaplain, their form tutor, or any member of staff they feel comfortable opening up to.
Our state-of-the-art sports facilities give students agency in building active lives; we encourage each girl to discover and pursue sport that suits her, whether it be cricket, badminton, karate or dance. By developing healthy routines in school, our girls build lifelong habits that will support their physical and mental health beyond their time at St Swithun's.
Find out more about our award-winning pastoral support.
Military bursary
We value our military families and are pleased to offer a 20% discount to reduce the financial burden of boarding fees. This bursary is available to HM Armed Forces and diplomatic service families interested in joining us as a full boarder in the Senior School.
This is not means tested but is subject to the usual admissions criteria being met.
We would be delighted to welcome you to St Swithun's and encourage you to attend an upcoming open day or arrange a personal tour.
To find out more, please contact our admissions team at: registrar@stswithuns.com.
“St Swithun’s has been a great choice for us as a diplomatic family living in three different postings over our daughter's time there. It’s especially good for weekends when we are back in the UK, but also providing plenty to do when we weren’t around, and lots of weekly boarding friends she could spend time with."
- PARENT FROM A DIPLOMATIC FAMILY
Frequently Asked Questions for Families
| Is there a fees discount offered to military and diplomatic families? |
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Yes - we offer several boarding bursaries to HM Armed Forces and diplomatic service families drawing Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA). To these families, we offer a further 20% discount to reduce the financial burden of boarding fees. This is not means tested but is subject to the usual admissions criteria being met. The total school fees military parents can expect to pay is £4,287.66. |
| What pastoral support is available to boarders? |
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In addition to a world-class education, St Swithun’s students benefit from:
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| We move around a lot as a family. If we are back in the UK for a period of time, are we able to see our daughter? |
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Of course! We occasionally welcome families who wish to spend a weekend or an evening with their daughter during term time. Winchester city centre is just ten minutes down the road and has some excellent restaurants and activities for family days out. We would simply ask to liaise with you daughter's house parent to arrange a visit. |
| How is the application process different for a military family? |
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As a military family you will follow the same process as any other boarding family. However, we understand that your search for a school may not always follow our standard admissions timelines or entry points, so we are happy to offer flexibility and respond to your specific needs. We will always take the time to get to know your daughter and find out what is important to you as a family. |
Contact St Swithun's Admissions Team
Admissions
Our friendly admissions team is here to guide you through each step from your initial enquiry to final enrollment. For more information on the admissions pathway visit our admissions page.