About the school
Stonar School is an independent day and boarding school in Atworth, Wiltshire, for children aged 2-18. The site states key entry points at ages 4, 11, 13 and 16, and that boarding is available from Year 5 onwards.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 440 |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Senior School Years 7 & 8 £7,985 per term (£23,955 annually) for 2026-27; Years 9 - Upper Sixth £8,615 per term (£25,845 annually). |
📅 Open days: Autumn 2026 Senior & Sixth Form Open Day: Saturday 26 September, 10.00am start; Year 7 Taster Day: Thursday 15 October. The school also says it welcomes individual tours throughout the week.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Literacy, Numeracy, Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Stonar 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 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 8 Jan 2027 |
For the latest dated Year 7 cycle shown on the site, Senior School Open Morning was 2026-09-26, Year 7 Taster Day was 2026-10-15, application/scholarship/bursary deadline was 2026-11-09, Entrance Assessment & other Scholarships Assessment Day was 2027-01-08, decision letters were sent on 2026-01-23 as printed, offers had to be accepted by 2027-03-08, and induction day was in June 2027. No 2028-entry dates are stated.
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