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Spring Term Newsletter 2026

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:05:14 GMT

The Lent 2026 edition seems like less of a newsletter and more of a journal, packed as it is with activity and achievement across so many fronts.

Another Triple Outstanding for OSH

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:40:21 GMT

Old Swinford Hospital’s boarding provision has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category for the third consecutive time. Ofsted inspected the school in January and has now published its report.

CCF promotions announced

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:10 GMT

The Combined Cadet Force announced the incoming Senior Cadet Officers for the 2026/27 academic year at their Annual Dinner and Awards evening on Friday 16 January.

Michaelmas Term Newsletter 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:51:04 GMT

What a privilege it is to introduce the latest edition of the OSH Newsletter.

Congratulations Miss Holmes and Mr. Winfield

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:34:46 GMT

During the 2024/25 academic year Miss Holmes and Mr. Winfield both completed their Master of Arts degree in Teaching Studies through the University of Birmingham, alongside their roles as full-time teachers.

A Christmas Carol from everyone at OSH

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:54:07 GMT

Even by OSH standards the choir and congregation raised the roof at today’s Carol Service.

Launching the OSH Theatre Company

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:53:40 GMT

The OSH Theatre Company burst onto the scene in September, and they’ve already held their first senior production.

NEW for 2025...Fencing

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:52:28 GMT

There is a dedicated group of enthusiastic Year 7s turning up each week to learn new skills.

Spearhead Public Speaking Competition 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:18:58 GMT

The third annual Spearhead Public Speaking Competition took place on Tuesday 9 December.

Mighty Mussels

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:12:07 GMT

Did you know that most children don’t eat enough fish? Not here! Students in Years 10 and 11 have been cooking and tasting mussels kindly donated by Offshore Shellfish.

Michaelmas Concert 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:19:32 GMT

With more than 150 students performing, the annual Michaelmas Concert was a delight!

NEW Gymnastics Club

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:42:01 GMT

In September, we launched a new Gymnastics Club, and it's proving very popular!

GCSE Student and Staff Recital 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:04:49 GMT

Each year we hold a special performance showcasing our exceptional GCSE musicians.

The Cricketer Schools Guide 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:58:40 GMT

We are thrilled to announce OSH is featured in The Cricketer Schools Guide for the second year running.

Physics Trip to the University of Birmingham

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:53:05 GMT

On 13 November, Year 12 physicists were lucky to attend a visit to the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy.

Appointment of New Head at Old Swinford Hospital

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:37:18 GMT

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Graeme Wright as the School’s next Head.

From Olympiads to Girls' Competitions: Maths Department Scores Big Across the Board

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:20:13 GMT

The Mathematics department is buzzing with pride as we celebrate a phenomenal start to the academic year, with students achieving outstanding results in a series of national competitions.

The last all-boys' cohort receive their GCSE Results

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:53:01 GMT

The last all-boys’ cohort at Old Swinford Hospital has achieved superb GCSE results which rank among the best in the school’s history.

Well done to OSH Sixth Formers!

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:26:23 GMT

Students at Old Swinford Hospital have once again achieved impressive results in their A Level examinations. First choice university places and entry onto competitive apprenticeships have been secured by the vast majority.

Campus Developments

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:28:36 GMT

We've been working incredibly hard this year to further develop our wonderful campus.

Summer Newsletter 2025

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 15:00:37 GMT

This term has been an historic one.

On 358 Years.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:31:50 GMT

It is with no small degree of pride, and with much fondness, that we close the last page of the final chapter of all-boys education at OSH, and that story is 358 years in the writing.

Prefect Applications, Inductions, Operations

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:44:15 GMT

Newly appointed Head of School Karishma recounts the process our Sixth Formers go through to be elected and trained as prefects.

Shakespeare Day

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:24:53 GMT

In what has become something of a tradition here at OSH, the final Tuesday of term saw our Year 7s, once again, throw themselves into a whole range of activities based on their study of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

Sports Day 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:53:25 GMT

Following on from a very successful Athletics Heats afternoon in May, Sports Day 2025 was set to be one of the closets contests in recent years.

Year 7 and the Severn Valley

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:46:15 GMT

This year is the 200^th anniversary of British Rail Travel and to celebrate a group of Year 7s have been enjoying all things trains!

Record-Breaking Year 7

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:10:42 GMT

Year 7 students were given the opportunity to enter into a competition to be one of the 16 lucky students to participate in Jamie Oliver’s Guinness World Record attempt to have the world's largest cookery class.

OSHVision Song Contest 2025: Raising the Curtain on a New Tradition

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:41:44 GMT

On the evening of Tuesday 24June, the Foleyan Centre played host to the very first OSHVision Song Contest – a dazzling showcase of talent featuring 12 standout acts.

Careers Convention 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:42:36 GMT

The annual Careers Convention in June saw over 50 businesses and universities attending from Aston to Cardiff University; Medicine, GP’s to Intensive/Critical Care; Veterinary to Wildlife Conservation; JLR to the BBC.

Prize Giving 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:40:43 GMT

Each year students, parents and colleagues join together to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the academic year.

Junior Maths Kangaroo

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:06:49 GMT

Congratulations to those students who took part in the Maths Junior Kangaroo!

LAMDA Summer Performance

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:09:47 GMT

Last week saw OSH's first LAMDA Showcase evening where several students performed works they have been practising for many months. Kartar in Year 7 tells us more...

LAMDA Success

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:04:05 GMT

Congratulations to Sabrina, Molly, Lacey, Kartar and Maeve who took to the stage in last night’s LAMDA Performance event!

Sixth Former Aleeza wins prestigious medical prize

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:40:50 GMT

Three of our Sixth Form scientists won prizes having entered Cambridge University’s Girton Medicine Prize.

OSH Shop donate to Project Gambia

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:50:17 GMT

Thanks to your kind donations we have a surplus of our old Gilbert shirts and with School's permission we were able to donate a small number to Project Gambia.

OSH limited edition Year 11 tie makes it to Buckingham Palace

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:53:41 GMT

After receiving his Year 11 2025 tie marking the last all-boys’ cohort in the 358-year history of the School, there was no other tie Mr. Kilbride was going to wear!

The 2025 Foley Lecture

Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:59:56 GMT

Thursday 8 May saw the return of the annual Foley Lecture. Historically a significant date in the School calendar, this event sees a distinguished speaker invited to deliver a talk on a topic of their choosing.

OSH commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thu, 7 Aug 2025 16:45:04 GMT

The staff and pupils of Old Swinford Hospital have today commemorated the 80^th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.

Junior Maths Challenge 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:57:45 GMT

On the 1 May, 98 Year 7 and 8 students took part in the Junior Maths Challenge.

OSH success at the 2025 Intelligence Corps Cadet Competition!

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:43:57 GMT

From 25 to 27 April, nine OSH cadets attended the annual Intelligence Corps Cadet Competition for the first time since our recent rebadging on 7 November.

Spring Newsletter 2025

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 14:57:53 GMT

What a term this has been!

Maths Integration Bee 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:44:34 GMT

The annual Integration Bee 2025 took place this morning and was an enormous success. In the room were 14 eager contestants, a dozen other Sixth Form spectators, with Mr. Drew, Miss Allport and the Inaugural champion Harry Coffield (Old Foleyan 2024) there to judge.

OSH 1xst XI vs Old Foleyans Hockey Match 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:45:04 GMT

Our senior side’s final game of the season was an absolutely wonderful game of hockey, played in warm spring sunshine at Stourport Sports Centre.

Leavers vs Remainers

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:46:30 GMT

As is OSH tradition, the final week before the Easter break sees three vital matches take place: Leavers vs Remainers. All played in front of large crowds on sun-drenched pitches during the last Senior Games session for Year 13 on Wednesday 9 April.

50 caps for Ollie

Thu, 7 Aug 2025 16:45:27 GMT

1st XV Captain Ollie achieves 50 caps for OSH!

Spring Music Concert 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:50:17 GMT

Tuesday 8 April saw our annual Spring Concert involving all of our big school ensembles.

Cayley Olympiad 2025

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:44:08 GMT

Congratulations to Claudea on gaining a Certificate of Distinction in UKMT Caley Olympiad.

Woolsthorpe Manor Trip

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:18:27 GMT

On 27 March the Sixth Form Further Maths students attended a trip to Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire which was Isaac Newton's birthplace.

Instrumentalist and Vocalist Competition 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:13:48 GMT

On 20 March, 35 competitors took to the stage to compete in our annual Instrumentalist and Vocalist Competition.

Pi Day

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:13:08 GMT

The annual Pi Day treasure trail took place in the Maths Department on Friday 14 March.