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@StanwellSchool - 10:43 AM - 10 Oct 2025

What a wonderful farewell party and celebration of our much loved German exchange with the pupils and their host families. 43 years and still going strong. We're looking forward to our next exchange already! pic.twitter.com/HxYlWC9NAn— Stanwell MFL () October 10, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 07:32 AM - 10 Oct 2025

Open evening 25 - lovely to see so many new faces visit us this week. pic.twitter.com/FscVeJZpyJ— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () October 10, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 14:18 PM - 9 Oct 2025

Hyfryd i weld yr arddangosfa newydd yn / What a stunning and thought provoking display. Always a 'pleser' to visit! pic.twitter.com/7P3t75uCvX— Cymraeg Stanwell () October 9, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:32 PM - 8 Oct 2025

Our German exchange pupils from Y9+Y10 enjoyed showing their partners Barry Island's coastal paths and all the attractions of a typical British seaside town in the Sonnenschein. Wunderschön! pic.twitter.com/Bbfxxu7vZm— Stanwell MFL () October 8, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:19 PM - 8 Oct 2025

Y8 Football⚽️ A comprehensive performance this evening sees our Y8 football team progress through to the next round of the . It was pleasing to have 6 different goal scorers with a special mention for Claudia with her second half hat-trick🔥⚽️🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/cXGzagJSHm— Stanwell School PE () October 8, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 14:27 PM - 8 Oct 2025

We have been so impressed with the standard of entries for the Shwmae Logo Competition this year that we've put together a new display opposite G16. The pupils have all worked so hard and are delighted that their work is on display for everyone to see— Stanwell_School () Oct 8, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 11:20 AM - 8 Oct 2025

Well done to our boys for their fantastic effort and determination in last evening’s cross country competition at Bromorgannwg School. We are proud of their achievements – they represented our school brilliantly. Our next competition will be in Brecon. Details to follow soon 👟🏃🏽 pic.twitter.com/65MBJ23jgC— Stanwell School PE () October 8, 2025
Colorfoto will be in school on 17th October to take photos of any pupil in year 7,9 and 12 that may have missed it earlier this term.— Stanwell_School () Oct 8, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 10:45 AM - 8 Oct 2025

@StanwellSchool - 09:56 AM - 8 Oct 2025

Our KS3,4 and 5 linguists welcomed visitors to the Languages department at Open Day for craft activities. We made Schultüten (school cones) which German pupils receive on their first day of primary school. Fantastisch! pic.twitter.com/GrZ1tE4u56— Stanwell MFL () October 8, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 09:47 AM - 8 Oct 2025

Visitors to Stanwell's Languages department had lots of creative fun at Open Day. The 3D Tour Eiffel 🗼 and Notre Dame stained glass windows were magnifique! pic.twitter.com/36Wp6lLB1N— Stanwell MFL () October 8, 2025
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Curriculum Overview

Stanwell's Curriculum Vision

Our curriculum celebrates subject specialism and encourages learners to explore the natural links that occur within and across all areas of learning. We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equality. Classroom learning is supported by a broad and rich range of  enrichment activities including sports, culture & the arts along with an extensive range of educational trips and visits.

Curriculum Organisation

We deliver the National Curriculum at key stage 3 and 4 and fulfil the requirements of the Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009.

At Key Stage 3 (Years 7 & 8) the school curriculum consists of:

  • Core subjects: English, Welsh, mathematics, science and religious education
  • Non-core subjects: Modern foreign languages, design technology, ICT, history, geography, art, music, drama, physical education, careers and the world of work & PSE

At Key Stage 4 (Years 9,10 & 11) the school curriculum consists of:

  • Compulsory subjects: English language and English literature, Welsh second language, mathematics & numeracy, science, religious education, physical education, careers and the world of work & PSE
  • A broad range of academic and vocational courses leading to external qualifications

At Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13) the school curriculum consists of:

  • A broad range of courses leading to external qualifications
  • Students follow the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) careers and the world of work & PSE

Academic Success

46%

Achieved 5 or more GCSE grades at A*/A

83%

Achieved 5 or more GCSEs including English and Mathematics

424

Capped 9 (best 9 GCSEs)

44%

Achieved 3 or more A level grades at A*-A

86%

Achieved 3 or more A level grades at A*-C

99%

Achieved 3 or more A level grades at A*-E