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@StanwellSchool - 12:23 PM - 14 May 2025

Well done to Year 8 pupil Harrison Nuttall-Morton who achieved an amazing result in his Kayaking at the Division 2/3 Slalom race last weekend in Llandysul, coming first place in his K1M race on Sunday. Keep it up, Harrison!! pic.twitter.com/5SGaZKDZQ2— Stanwell_School () May 14, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:52 PM - 13 May 2025

Also a huge thank you to everyone who came out to show their support for the boys. It was very much appreciated👏🏻⚽️🔶🔷 https://t.co/iRR0xnOC1s— Stanwell School PE () May 13, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:46 PM - 13 May 2025

Y10 CUP CHAMPIONS!! Orchard⚽️⚽️ Williams⚽️ Islam⚽️ Macphail⚽️ What a fantastic team performance this afternoon to win the cup. The work rate and determination from all was first class with some real moments of quality to win the match. Congratulations boys👏🏻⚽️🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/Lxm9UXObMV— Stanwell School PE () May 13, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 17:30 PM - 12 May 2025

Is your child starting secondary school? 📚 School meals, uniforms and stationery can add up. Check if you’re eligible for free school meals and the School Essentials Grant to help cover costs. 🕒 Apply by 31 May: https://t.co/9lDUyQNkiJ pic.twitter.com/fKbMwxpmie— Welsh Government Education () May 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 14:34 PM - 12 May 2025

Blwyddyn 9 Take Over! Gwaith anghygoel gan Bl9 yn dysgu eu cyfoedion/ Superb presentations teaching their peers about pic.twitter.com/sLtIXtjkvH— Cymraeg Stanwell () May 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 08:40 AM - 12 May 2025

2024-25 Maths Problem of the week #31 pic.twitter.com/JyE9djupEN— Stanwell Maths () May 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:53 PM - 10 May 2025

Congrats to on winning the U13 girls Welsh Cup We are very proud of you! Next stop is the international tournament 🏆🥇⚽️ pic.twitter.com/8oxNO1Mxi0— Cardiff & Vale Schools & Colleges FA () May 10, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 15:50 PM - 10 May 2025

INTER SCHOOLS FINALS | U13 Girls Final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 👊🏻 1️⃣ Congratulations to on winning the U13 Girls Final 🏅🏆 Thanks to for an excellent final 👏 POTM: Amelia Beddard ⭐️#InterAssociation pic.twitter.com/zwbfJFmGkW— Welsh Schools' F.A. () May 10, 2025
INTER SCHOOLS FINALS | U13 Girls Final 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 👊🏻 3️⃣ 🏆 |     🆚 🏟️ ⚔️ 1-2 ⌚️ 60’ 📲 LIVE UPDATES  #WSFA pic.twitter.com/9lwg833CQT— Welsh Schools' F.A. () May 10, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 15:42 PM - 10 May 2025

@StanwellSchool - 21:36 PM - 8 May 2025

Y9 CUP CHAMPIONS!! Raikes⚽️⚽️ Mills⚽️ McCarthy⚽️ Mott⚽️ Pitkin-Thomas⚽️ What a performance! An outstanding first half coupled with a disciplined second half saw the Y9 team crowned Champions! Many thanks to all the travelling support. Congratulations boys👏🏻⚽️🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/KXAzGIneRb— Stanwell School PE () May 8, 2025
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University Guidance

Applying for Higher Education

Choosing to go to university and which one to apply to is a very exciting and important decision for a Year 12 student. At the start of Year 13 students are allocated to a personal tutor who will support sixth formers with advice, give feedback on the personal statement and write the school reference. In the summer term of Year 12 we hold a higher education day during which students are guided through the application process on the UCAS website, given advice on how to choose universities and course, and they have a personal statement workshop.

Sixth form students have the following assemblies/ presentations related to higher education:

  • Preparing for the future (autumn term Year 12)
  • Why go to university? (Birmingham University - spring term Year 12)
  • Personal Statements (Exeter University - refresher presentation - autumn term Year 13)
  • Interview Preparation (Cardiff University - autumn term Year 13)
  • Making the right choice (spring term Year 13)
  • Preparing for University (Exeter University - spring term Year 13)
  • Finance and Budgeting (SFW - spring term Year 13)

Students will also be invited to a dedicated Google classroom each year, which gives them access to various resources and support and guidance for the different aspects of higher education decision-making and applications. A few useful websites to support students are included below. These are designed to assist with the planning and preparation prior to formal application.

UCAS - UCAS is the university admissions website where students can search for courses and research universities and cities.

University Open Days - Here students will find a calendar of all the university Open Days.

Russell Group Universities  - The top 24 research-led universities in the UK. Many Stanwell students obtain places to study at them. If students are considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge then thorough research is essential as  there are often very specific course requirements.

Medicine - Students thinking of applying for Medicine should visit the link which provides some useful information about the application process. 

Student Finance Wales - University can be expensive and it is important for students and their families to determine costs incurred beforehand. The following link provides useful guidance for families and students about financing courses, as well as the various financial support available. 

Unistats - This site aims to help students make an informed choice about which UK university or college to apply to. It includes all sorts of data including the National Student Survey.