At Leehurst Swan we have the highest aspirations for all our pupils, with excellent GCSE examination results. This is accomplished not by being highly selective, but by nurturing the individual qualities of every pupil and by providing an environment in which personal achievement and success are normal.
Pupils are motivated, inspired and challenged across the curriculum, in all subjects. There are a wide range of subjects offered allowing linguistic, creative and scientific development. A careers programme and personal and social education complements the academic studies, to widen pupils’ views and understanding of contemporary issues, whilst preparing our students for their future beyond school.
With small classes, pupils receive the personal attention of enthusiastic, specialist and highly qualified staff who take the time to explain and encourage pupils to achieve their best.
- Mathematics
- English Language and Literature
- Co-ordinated Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Modern Foreign Languages - French and Spanish
- Geography
- History
- Religious Studies
- Business Studies
- Art and Design
- Computer Science
- Music
- Drama
- Physical Education
As pupils grow out of childhood into their teenage years, they are encouraged to regard their form tutor and teachers as people they can talk to and confide in.
By the age of sixteen, our pupils are confident, well-rounded young people, able to think independently and be ready for the challenges of sixth-form, further education and the modern world.
We are committed to co-education in which both sexes learn equally well, learn from each other and are fully prepared for life beyond school.
"Leehurst Swan is simply an excellent school, and just below the surface you'll also discover, as we did, an engaging philosophy of development that's proven to be extremely effective. Thank you."- Upper School Parent
| 08.00 - 08.30 | School drop-off time |
| 08.30 – 08.40 | Registration |
| 08.40 – 09.15 | Period 1 |
| 09.15 – 09.50 | Period 2 |
| 09.50 – 10.25 | Period 3 |
| 10.25 – 10.50 | Break |
| 10.50 – 11.25 | Period 4 |
| 11.25 – 12.00 | Period 5 |
| 12.00 – 12.35 | Period 6 |
| 12.35 - 13.35 | Lunch |
| 13.35 - 14.10 | Period 7 |
| 14.10 - 14.45 | Period 8 |
| 14.45 - 15.20 | Period 9 |
| 15.20 - 15.55 | Period 10 |
| 15.55 - 16.00 | Registration and phone return |
Hot lunches are available in school for an additional charge. These lunches are prepared at school using fresh local ingredients. Alternatively children can bring a packed lunch. Pupils may have a snack at break-time.
At Leehurst Swan, wraparound care from 8:00 to 18:00 is free.
There is a charge for our 7:30 breakfast club, and this needs to be booked in advance.
Homework is available online and should also be recorded in the homework diary. In an emergency, if it is impossible to do homework on a particular night, a letter from a parent must be sent to the relevant teacher.
The homework timetable can be accessed on the secure Parents' section of the website.
Length of Homework
- Year 9 have 20 to 30 minutes per subject per week
- In Year 10 and 11, homework is 40-60 minutes per (I)GCSE subject
We pride ourselves on the high standard of pastoral care we provide. We want our pupils to develop into confident, independent young people who share our Christian values of respect and care for the individual and awareness of the needs of others. The school encourages involvement in community service and pupils participate in various fund-raising activities to help others less fortunate than themselves.
Our values are summarised in the school motto Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est meaning Where there is charity and love you will find God.