I choose these schools based on the proximity to where I live. I am currently in whetstone and also based on the reading the ISI reports of these schools and feedback from some parents from my son's nursery, but not that much.
I am basically looking at a all rounded school , which focussed on academic but also has provision for extra currilcular activities like sports, music etc . I am looking at schools which prep children for grammer schools.Not all schools reveal how many of their children got in to grammer school etc For ex : I read online that schools like Keble and Lochinver are up to 13 yrs so they don?t focus on preparing the students for 11 + , is that the case . But the ISI report for these schools are gr8.
The monetary aspect is also important for ex Vita Et pax and Keble are in budget , Lochinver is a slight push and Grimsdale is a big push , now I dont know how I can convince myself if spending that amount of money is really worth it .
I loved Grimsdale when I went to see it , but then since it goes all the way up to 18 , I have been told that there is not enough push in the school to prep children for grammer schools , no idea if that is true . Its ISI report indicates they need to improve on things like their ICT courses etc ... they are more on good rather than oustanding , but they are most erxpensive of the lot !!!!
I also prefer schools that do lunch in school itself rather than packed lunch , as I am full time working mum , it suits me better and I also prefer schools that have after school clubs till late so around 5:00 atleast ?
Haberdashers is also another school I was looking at . I hope I have given some more information , for you all to be able to give me more information . Thanks.