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Swanlea School marked World Mental Health Day with a range of engaging activities designed to raise awareness of mental health and promote positive wellbeing across the school community. The Events Room hosted a variety of interactive games, including Bingo, Giant Noughts & Crosses and word games, encouraging students to explore simple and positive ways to…

Swanlea School has made history following its biggest ever Open Evening, welcoming more than 500 visitors through its doors for the first time in the school’s history. The record-breaking evening marked the final event in Swanlea’s 2026 Open Event programme and provided prospective students, parents and carers with the opportunity to experience the school community…

Our Year 12 Sixth Form students recently took part in a Talk the Talk workshop, focusing on developing their confidence, communication and public speaking skills as they progress through the next stage of their education. The workshop highlighted the importance of speaking confidently, expressing ideas clearly and communicating effectively in front of an audience. Students…

Our Year 13 students recently had the opportunity to reconnect with the NatWest Banking and Real Estate team to reflect on their experiences during a summer work experience placement at NatWest Headquarters. As the first school to participate in this exciting partnership, Swanlea School is proud to see the positive impact the placement has had…

At Swanlea School, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month, recognising the achievements, contributions and lasting impact of Black individuals and communities throughout history. As part of our celebrations, our Mall and reception area have been decorated with posters, banners and displays highlighting notable Black figures who have made significant contributions to Britain and…

Swanlea School staff came together to support a fantastic cause as we hosted a Macmillan Cancer Support Bake Sale in the school library. Staff members generously baked and brought in a wonderful selection of homemade treats, giving colleagues the opportunity to enjoy some delicious bakes while supporting an important cause. Thanks to everyone who baked,…

Swanlea School students are celebrating an exceptional set of 2026 GCSE results, with this year’s outcomes representing the best GCSE results in the school’s history. A remarkable 40% of all grades awarded were at grades 7–9, highlighting the outstanding achievements of our students and the dedication of both pupils and staff. There was also strong…

Sixth Form 2026 results Swanlea School is proud to celebrate our best results ever. It has been another year of outstanding A Level and BTEC results. This reflects the hard work, determination and commitment shown by our students, staff, parents and carers. This year’s results once again highlight the strength of our Sixth Form provision:…

Year 7 students at Swanlea have plenty to celebrate after making fantastic progress in reading this year. As part of the school’s literacy celebration, we are recognising the hard work, determination and enthusiasm shown by students both in school and at home. An impressive 80% of Year 7 students have increased their reading age, highlighting…