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The links below are a fantastic resource for anyone studying A level history. (Created by Rhys M and produced by Sam Shewan and Toby Hossain) https://t.co/C4VDxmf5fchttps://t.co/et2jOsxPB4— Stanwell_School () July 4, 2025

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@StanwellSchool - 17:22 PM - 4 Jul 2025

The cast of High School Musical have been working hard all week, it is set to be a brilliant show! pic.twitter.com/XGVuHb1bR8— Stanwell_School () July 4, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 07:57 AM - 3 Jul 2025

Y7 Girls Athletics🏃‍♀️‍➡️ A huge well done to the Y7 Athletics team for competing in their first ever event. Some very impressive performances we are awaiting confirmation of the results. Da iawn girls👏🏻🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/YTyDcN3BK0— Stanwell School PE () July 3, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 15:11 PM - 2 Jul 2025

Well done to the fabulous 4, on winning the South Wales Tennis finals. A great competition between the three schools. Many thanks to and and also to for organising the event. pic.twitter.com/n7nO1CxGFh— Stanwell School PE () July 2, 2025
The Year 7/8 tennis team are off to a great start at the South Wales Tennis Finals Habberdashers Monmouth. With a win against Glantaff they now take on Bassaleg.— Stanwell School PE () July 2, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 11:55 AM - 2 Jul 2025

@StanwellSchool - 07:26 AM - 2 Jul 2025

We bade a very fond farewell to our partners after an incredible exchange in Staufen. Some wonderful friendships have been made and we can't wait to host them in Penarth at the end of September. Danke und Auf Wiedersehen! pic.twitter.com/URv2GDBP68— Stanwell MFL () July 2, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 21:39 PM - 1 Jul 2025

gan / Another fabulous session with today, so enthusiastic and passionate. Anhygoel! pic.twitter.com/TrHcicqETx— Cymraeg Stanwell () July 1, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 17:20 PM - 1 Jul 2025

Many thanks to the tournament organisers for the invite and hosting the event⚾️👏🏻 https://t.co/ia3TySpUhT— Stanwell School PE () July 1, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:07 PM - 1 Jul 2025

A well deserved dip in Staufen's Freibad after climbing up to the castle ruins. What a perfect way to cool off in the sweltering heat for our German exchange pupils. pic.twitter.com/GHdWmJptCU— Stanwell MFL () July 1, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:03 PM - 1 Jul 2025

A wonderful view of Staufen and the Black Forest from its castle ruins after a steep climb for our German exchange pupils past all the vines of the local wine makers. Es war heiss aber fantastisch! pic.twitter.com/sMNpuQ835O— Stanwell MFL () July 1, 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.