St Swithun’s School shortlisted for the Tes Schools Awards 2024

St Swithun’s School in Winchester has an additional reason to celebrate its 140^th anniversary with the news that it has been recognised amongst the best schools across the country after being shortlisted in this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The Tes Schools Awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, is a prestigious awards programme which celebrates the best of education across the UK. It has now been revealed that St Swithun’s School has been shortlisted in the Best Use of Technology category.

The all-girls school has been shortlisted for its work with Jane Portas OBE to provide financial education to sixth-form students using an EdTech platform.

Over the last year, the Sixth Form, led by head of sixth form Nick Fyfe, participated in the development of an innovative, online financial education platform with shared values, to provide young people with a comprehensive financial life and fairness education.

THINKMONEY THINKLIFE is founded by Jane Portas whose ground-breaking research on financial lives identifies “6 Moments That Matter” – six key life stages – in everybody’s life where they can take control to secure their financial future, and who is committed to providing financial education for all young people.

The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independent schools, across early years settings, primary and secondary.

The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. The schools and teachers they chose showcase the best of education across the sector within 21 award categories, covering all areas of school education.

St Swithun’s headmistress Jane Gandee said: “We are thrilled to be nominated. We are passionate about developing strong, independent women with the confidence to take risks in the real world. The platform helps to equip our students with the financial capability to enable them to secure their financial wellbeing. Alongside that, it empowers us to deliver on the educational and pastoral commitments that we make to our students and parents.”

To find the shortlist online, please visit https://www.tes.com/en-gb/schools-awards from 9AM on 3rd May.

Watch the pilot video here.

St Swithun's Winchester is a renowned independent day, weekly and full-boarding school for girls. Founded in 1884 by Anna Bramston alongside Amelie LeRoy, it promotes quirky fun whilst providing modern academic, sporting, creative and recreational opportunities to prepare young women for the 21^st century. The St Swithun’s vision is a world where its young women see possibilities, not barriers. Its purpose is to turn wide-eyed little girls into courageous young women; and its belief is that it’s not just about learning lessons, but learning who we are without fear of failure, censure or outdated attitudes about what young women can aspire to.

Want to come and see St Swithun’s for yourself? Why not join one of our upcoming open days. The next Senior School open day is on Saturday 22 June with the Prep School open afternoon taking place on Friday 17 May. Find out more and book your place: www.stswithuns.com/how-to-apply/open-days