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Well done to all who took part in our fabulous Spring Music Concert tonight. Thanks to all who came and supported us this evening. We are very proud of all the pupils who were on the stage tonight. 🎹🎼— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 21:56 PM - 12 Feb 2025

Over 300 Year 7 pupils waiting to go on stage for the Year 7 medley in our Spring concert. They were all fabulous!! Well done Year 7 pic.twitter.com/fUWmU9wm6B— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025

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@StanwellSchool - 14:46 PM - 12 Feb 2025

Year 8 enjoying their ‘Well-being Wednesday’ session for their PSE lesson today. Forms had a choice of extra time on the field/outdoor gym or mindfulness colouring activities. pic.twitter.com/SKquRoBcGd— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025
Well done to the Year 8a netball team who won their round of the county tournament. County finals here we come!— Stanwell School PE () February 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 07:44 AM - 12 Feb 2025

It is our Music Department Concert this evening which features all our musical ensembles and the whole of Year 7 who will be performing a vocal medley as the final act. Good luck to all involved.— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 06:45 AM - 12 Feb 2025

@StanwellSchool - 06:43 AM - 12 Feb 2025

Yesterday we hosted A.F.Steadman, author of the hugely successful Skandar series of books, this morning. Thanks to local independent bookshop Griffin Books, our y7 pupils were treated to a presentation from the author. pic.twitter.com/IJlLOpUoYg— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025
Thank you to Year 11 pupils and their parents/carers who attended our Options Evening last night. It was lovely to see so many pupils listening to options talks which will help them make decisions about their future study.— Stanwell_School () February 12, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 06:40 AM - 12 Feb 2025

@StanwellSchool - 11:10 AM - 11 Feb 2025

FAW Referee Award⚽️ Many of our pupils working hard this morning on completing the theory element of learning how to become a referee. The pupils are looking forward to the practical element this Friday⚽️🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/HmW56RnRvu— Stanwell School PE () February 11, 2025
Sixth form Options Evening tonight- 3.15-6.30pm— Stanwell_School () February 11, 2025

@StanwellSchool - 07:00 AM - 11 Feb 2025

@StanwellSchool - 20:20 PM - 10 Feb 2025

Year 7 worked very hard today in the rehearsal for our Year 7 concert on Wednesday. Sounding great! pic.twitter.com/YX0l0rnBTR— Stanwell_School () February 10, 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.