SWANMORE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY in Hampshire, Southampton

Education Centre Information: Swanmore College of Technology:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hampshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1251
Number of boys: 632
Number of girls: 619
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Swanmore is a mixed ability 11-16 comprehensive college. The college is situated in an attractive rural setting on the southern edge of Swanmore village. It is two miles from Bishops Waltham, approximately three miles from Knowle village and parts of Fareham and 13 miles from Winchester. The college possesses specialist facilities in all curriculum areas including modern information and communication technology suites and classroom hardware. There are also an extensive information and study library centre, drama and music studios, fully equipped stage lighting and sound facilities, a new sports hall and a gymnasium. The buildings are set in spacious grounds, which once all construction work has been completed, will be landscaped and redesigned. The college has achieved the following awards: Sportsmark, Investor in People status. The college is friendly, supporting and caring and aims to create a sense of responsibility for the physical environment of the college.