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School profile
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The Swedish School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
The Swedish School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
The Swedish School in London began in 1907, when lessons opened in the Swedish Church for the city's Swedish community. It now offers a bilingual Swedish education across a main setting in Barnes and a sixth-form base in Kew. Swedish, British and international pupils share a curriculum that keeps links with Swedish language and culture while using London as an extended classroom.
The main route covers ages 6 to 16 and follows the Swedish national curriculum. Swedish and English are both emphasised, with teachers from Swedish and English-speaking backgrounds. Enquiry-based learning, communication, presentations and teamwork sit beside academic rigour, and classes are typically fewer than 20 pupils.
Assessment follows a different pattern from GCSE education. Pupils receive ongoing teacher assessment and formal assessments, with Swedish national assessments from Grade 3; they do not sit GCSE examinations. Specialist teaching and mentoring continue through Years 7 to 9, after which pupils are guaranteed a place in the Kew sixth form. Alternatives include upper secondary education in Sweden, an international school or British A levels.
Applications are open throughout the year for Preschool, Main School and Sixth Form, with separate arrangements for the Barnes and Kew settings. The main programme is described as ages 6 to 16, while the registered establishment spans ages 2 to 19 and includes boarding and a sixth form. Those ranges should remain separate rather than being quietly merged.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Headteacher
- Ms Anette Elving Ferm
- Pupil roll
- 216 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 82 Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SW13 9JS
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Anette Elving Ferm
School contact
- School phone
- 02087411751
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02087411751
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 6 June 2023
- Quality of education
- 1
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 1
- Leadership and management
- 1
- Early years provision
- 1
- Sixth form provision
- 1
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-06-06. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Swedish School handle admissions?
Swedish School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Swedish School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Swedish School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Swedish School?
Swedish School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 6 June 2023.