Old Swinford Hospital
A welcome from
The Headmaster
Welcome to Old Swinford Hospital, or OSH for short. Rated ‘Outstanding for boarding’ by Ofsted and bringing together boarders and day students within its community, OSH prides itself on offering a unique educational experience where learning doesn’t end at the afternoon school bell. We are a community of many parts where we encourage each student to be themselves, and also to make their own contribution to it. Diversity of life is embraced, and learning to live – not simply work – alongside one another is a life skill that cannot be underestimated.
Paul Kilbride
Offering Tailored Boarding, Flexi-Boarding and Day Places
Beautiful historic grounds
Welcoming British students from all over the world
National State Schools rugby champions 2024
Featured in The Cricketer Schools Guide Top 25 State Schools 2025
More than 45 co-curricular activities
10 music ensembles and choirs
Specialist laboratories and studios
Students live together, learn together and thrive
Ofsted rated'Outstanding' for Boarding
We are delighted to receive such positive affirmation from the Ofsted inspectorate for the third consecutive time. What struck them most was the strength of community here, the ways in which our boarders are so involved in the many aspects of School life. and the pastoral supportthey receive.
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Year 7 2027 entry
Open for applications
Apply via the link below for Tailored Boarding, Flexi-Boarding and Day Places for your son or daughter to join OSH as a Year 7 in September 2027.
The deadline for Flexi-Boarding places is 12noon on 25 September, and for Tailored Boarding or Day places is 31 October.
Full details of the registration process are on the Admissions pages of this website, and if you have any questions please contact admissions@oshsch.com or +44(0)1384 817325.