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@StanwellSchool - 07:41 AM - 16 May 2025

When Year 11 leavers put their sewing skills to good use 🙌 Wishing you all the very best 2020-2025 pic.twitter.com/NNgEBjGw1y— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () May 16, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 18:11 PM - 15 May 2025

WJEC GCSE Fashion and Textiles: Following the moderation visit this week, we are delighted to announce that 4 of our pupils have been nominated for the WJEC innovations award. Congratulations to them all. Here is a sneak peek of Sophie’s work. pic.twitter.com/taOdrHqIym— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () May 15, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 18:07 PM - 15 May 2025

WJEC GCSE Fashion and Textiles: Following the moderation visit this week, we are delighted to announce that 4 of our pupils have been nominated for the WJEC innovations award. Congratulations to them all. Here is a sneak peek of Safiya’s work. pic.twitter.com/FLS9Zhat5c— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () May 15, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 18:03 PM - 15 May 2025

WJEC GCSE Fashion and Textiles: Following the moderation visit this week, we are delighted to announce that 4 of our pupils have been nominated for the WJEC innovations award. Congratulations to them all. Here is a sneak peek of Sofia’s work. pic.twitter.com/wUUIgosygm— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () May 15, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 18:00 PM - 15 May 2025

WJEC GCSE Fashion and Textiles: Following the moderation visit this week, we are delighted to announce that 4 of our pupils have been nominated for the WJEC innovations award. Congratulations to them all. Here is a sneak peek of Charlotte’s work. pic.twitter.com/sjHEJHIvzU— Stanwell Fashion & Textiles () May 15, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:25 PM - 14 May 2025

Still enjoying the win from the weekend! Mr Mansfield congratulates the girls on their Welsh Cup victory pic.twitter.com/G8pyaDUEUC— Stanwell School PE () May 14, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 15:58 PM - 14 May 2025

Prynhawn anhygoel gyda Blwyddyn 3 o yn darllen yn yr haul/ Fabulous afternoon reading with Bl3 pic.twitter.com/EAKwyWZcCI— Cymraeg Stanwell () May 14, 2025

@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
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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.