La Retraite Swan School

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La Retraite Swan School is a co-educational independent day school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England, for children between the ages of two and sixteen.

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[edit] History

The School was founded in 1911 under the name Leehurst School. In 1953 it was taken over by the Sisters of La Retraite and took their name. In 1988, the school became a charitable trust, and in 1996 it merged with The Swan School, an independent preparatory school for boys founded in 1933 by a Miss Swanson.

The main building, originally a 19th century family house, occupies a five-acre stretch of land which has been added to and expanded at various times up until the present day, the newest addition being a separate building for the preparatory school. The school also has access to a pavilion and playing fields in Salisbury Cathedral Close.

The most recent addition to the faculty is Mr Roger Leake, Headmaster, who took over the position from Mrs Rosemary Simmons in 2006.

[edit] Curriculum

The school teaches a wide range of subjects, for the Common Entrance examination and up to Key Stage 4 and GCSE.

[edit] Contact Details

  • La Retraite Swan School

Campbell Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 3BQ

  • Telephone +44 (0)1722 333094
  • Email admissions@laraswan.co.uk


Wiltshire Schools
Comprehensive Schools: Sheldon school | St John's School and Community College
Grammar Schools: South Wilts Grammar School for Girls | Bishop Wordsworth's School
Independent Schools: Avondale School | Kingwell Court Preparatory School | Grittleton House School | La Retraite Swan School
Public Schools: Dauntsey's School | Marlborough College
Former Schools: The Old Ride School | Hawtreys

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