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Last Uniform Swap Shop This Term: Thursday 3rd July: 3:00pm - 5:30pm pic.twitter.com/2D2EMXhnrs— Stanwell_School () June 24, 2025

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@StanwellSchool - 18:57 PM - 23 Jun 2025

Today our KS4 Francophones visited our new partner school Le Collège Sainte Marie in Meaux. pic.twitter.com/A5LoxuG6B1— Stanwell MFL () June 23, 2025
All of our KS4 Francophones were having far too much fun on the rides at Parc Astérix today to take any photos. The favourites were Tonnerre 2 Zeus, Oziris and Goudurix. 🎢 🤩 Looking forward to visiting our new partner school tomorrow. — Stanwell MFL () June 22, 2025

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@StanwellSchool - 20:48 PM - 21 Jun 2025

Monet or Manet? The French KS4 group spent a lovely couple of hours contemplating the impressionists at the Musée d’Orsay. A very cultural afternoon. pic.twitter.com/ZX7iLCUJAD— Stanwell MFL () June 21, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:32 PM - 21 Jun 2025

Monet or Manet? We spent a lovely couple of hours contemplating the impressionists at the Musée d’Orsay. A very cultural afternoon. pic.twitter.com/LaNqwQ77TP— Stanwell_School () June 21, 2025
History trips have arrived at Folkestone. Their eta back at Stanwell is at 11pm but pupils will confirm when we are near.— Stanwell_School () June 21, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:28 PM - 21 Jun 2025

@StanwellSchool - 17:16 PM - 21 Jun 2025

We made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower taking the stairs then lift. It was hot work but the views were incredible and worth the effort. The pupils are as toastie as a croque-monsieur but unfazed by the heat. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/jyfkaDCjUd— Stanwell_School () June 21, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 17:15 PM - 21 Jun 2025

Beautiful weather for the first morning in Paris for the KS4 French trip. We’re looking forward to climbing the Eiffel Tower. pic.twitter.com/rRddWFarbv— Stanwell_School () June 21, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:30 PM - 21 Jun 2025

We made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower taking the stairs then lift. It was hot work but the views were incredible and worth the effort. The pupils are as toastie as a croque-monsieur but unfazed by the heat. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/31Nx6u8lPr— Stanwell MFL () June 21, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 16:19 PM - 21 Jun 2025

Beautiful weather for our first morning in Paris for the KS4 French trip. We’re looking forward to climbing the Eiffel Tower- stairs then lift. 🥵 Il fait très chaud! pic.twitter.com/brBgoytBnB— Stanwell MFL () June 21, 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.