Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The Swan School

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7WP
Part of: RIVER LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
952 Pupils
1,260 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.60% FSM %
509 Boys
443 Girls
About The Swan School

Located in Oxford (OX2 7WP), The Swan School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Oxfordshire.

It has 952 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,260. Current headteacher: Kay Wood.

Data for The Swan School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Oxford
Parliamentary Constituency Oxford East
Ward Marston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10083785
URN 147203
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Naomi Winnifrith Chair of Local Governing Body 10/11/2022 10/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jackie Armstrong Local Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Joanne Bowlt Local Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Imogen Bridson-Jones Local Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Elected by parents
Moira Dorey Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Irwin Crookes Local Governor 04/09/2025 03/09/2029 Elected by parents
Adam John Local Governor 18/11/2023 17/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Lafite Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chewe Munkonge Local Governor 03/09/2021 02/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Orme Local Governor 20/02/2024 27/02/2028 Elected by parents
Alex Robson Local Governor 10/09/2025 09/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Chengbo Wang Local Governor 05/05/2025 04/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Swan School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
The Swan School has 952 pupils, with a capacity of 1,260.
The Swan School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Swan School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Swan School is Ms Kay Wood.
The Swan School is at Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7WP, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Swan School: Has a sixth form.
The Swan School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Kay Wood
Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7WP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 147203
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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