Old Swinford Hospital

Contact details for the school

School Name: Old Swinford Hospital
Address: Heath Lane
Town/City: Stourbridge
County: West Midlands
Postcode: DY8 1QX
Telephone Number: 01384 817300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headmaster: Mr Graeme Wright
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1036 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.5%

Location and administration

URN: 103870
DfE Number: 332/5400
UKPRN: 10004852
UPRN: 90154392
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Dudley (E08000027)
Constituency: Stourbridge (E14001524)
Electoral Ward: Wollaston & Stourbridge Town (E05015925)
Diocese: CE41(Diocese of Worcester)

Easting & Northing: 390294E, 283653N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 4.98" N 2° 8' 38.81" W
Plus Code: 9C4VFV24+H9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Philip Foley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Rupert Foley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Dr Robert Bruce Guthrie - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Miss Lorna Hackett - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr Paul Kilbride - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Hayley Pinchbeck - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Priestnall - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mr Adam Jon Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Roger Walker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mrs Heidi Webster - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Mr Malcolm Wilcox - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 June 2028.
  • Mr Graeme Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).