Applications now open for September 2026
Applications are now open for September 2026 entry for:
• Junior School
• Year 7
• Year 12 Sixth Form
Our Year 7 entrance exam takes place on 10 January 2026, secure your space now.
Applications are now open for September 2026 entry for:
• Junior School
• Year 7
• Year 12 Sixth Form
Our Year 7 entrance exam takes place on 10 January 2026, secure your space now.
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Monday 8th December 2025
Students from Year 9 produced an impressive display in the GCHQ National Language Competition, tackling a demanding series of linguistic and codebreaking challenges across a full week in mid-November.
Working before school, through lunchtimes and again at home, the teams approached the tasks with real commitment. The competition required far more than language knowledge. Students were pushed to think laterally, recognise patterns at speed and apply logic under pressure, mirroring the analytical mindset used in real intelligence work.
Their effort translated into outstanding results against a very large national field, with more than 2,500 teams competing across the country. Three Stamford teams finished with strong regional and national placements:
It was an excellent collective effort that highlighted the intellectual curiosity and problem solving strength within the year group. A superb achievement and well deserved recognition for all involved.