About the school
Stanborough Secondary School is an independent school in Watford offering places from Year 7 to Year 11, with day, boarding and international options. Its admissions process shown on the site includes a tour, application, entrance assessments, interview and notification.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | 2025 Fees: Years 7 & 8 (UK) £4,595 per term (£13,785 per annum); Years 9 to 11 (UK) £4,923 per term (£14,769 per annum); Years 7 & 8 (International) £7,960 per term (£23,880 per annum); Years 9 to 11 (International) £8,600 per term (£25,800 per annum). |
📅 Open days: Parents can 'Book A Tour' to experience the school firsthand.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | GL Assessment, CATS |
📄 Free Stanborough Secondary School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The admissions page says students starting in September take the GL Assessment and CATS test during their first week at school, while students joining during the academic year complete them before beginning their studies.
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