READY FOR THE WORLD
A Sixth Form experience that is as ambitious and individual as you are.
Sixth Form at SWPS is more than just A Levels – it’s about preparing for your future. From expert teaching to leadership opportunities, from career support to our exciting ‘3 A Levels +’ programme, we help every student achieve their ambitions. Whether you’re aiming for university, an apprenticeship, or the workplace, we’ll ensure you leave SWPS world-ready. To find out more click here.
We continue to champion the individual, encouraging every student so that they can embrace the challenges of a fast-moving world with curiosity, ambition, and generosity. To hear more about the school from our Head, Ms Debbie Picton, follow the link below
The School, which has a long, pioneering tradition of adapting to the changing educational landscape, was founded in 1725 by merchant Sir William Perkins as a School for ’25 poor boys’. Eleven years later, girls were also admitted for ‘free education and clothing.’ In 1944, SWPS became one of the first voluntary-aided girls’ grammar schools in the country and by 1978 it had broken away from local authority control to become a fully independent educational foundation. We are delighted to announce that SWPS will open its doors to boys from September 2026, subject to regulatory approval from the DfE. Find out more about the next exciting phase in our long history here.
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