We are moving down from central London, where my two daughters are are independent schools. We have bought a house (after a long search for anything vaguely affordable!) in Guildford, we love the town and are very excited.
We are currently renting out the house until we are ready to move. We will be hopefully moving in time for the next academic year. (Sept 2011).
We have registered DDs for some entrance tests but havent been able to look round all the schools. We like the look of schools which are modern and with the times, good facilities, supportive and caring, mixed or single sex (preferably latter). Our girls are academic, not extrememly outgoing. Eldest not mega sporty but would like to have the chance to have a go and is very arty. She is pretty academic and hard working. Youngest not that outgoing but varies in different sitations and can see her quickly growing in confidence at school (but only 3 yo at the moment tbh!).
We are looking for state or private schools with good reputations. My youngest will be starting reception and other daughter starting Year 7, so secondary school.
Any opinions on... (for primary)
Holy Trinity Pewley Down School, Sandfield Primary, Boxgrove, Northmead?
Then...
Guildford High, Tormead,Rydes Hill, St Catherines, St Ives, St Hilary's, Danes Hill, Rowan, Notre Dame?
Ideally for primary we don't want an extremely posh, traditional school (wouldn't fit in!) but do want a good atmosphere, academic, good facilities, happy school where our child will be supported and known as an idividual.
Then for secondary we are looking at
George Abbott, Guildford County, Christs College
But ideally..
Guildford High, Tormead (but there is something im not sure about with tormead), Priors field, st catherines (but seems vv posh!), -which other girls private seniors are there?
For secondary we want a school where DD will achieve her potential and be supported and pushed, lots of opputunities, mixed or single sex, a school which will really bring her out of herself and give her confidence.
...
Not too much to ask!!!
Also generally any other school recomendations!
Thank you!
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londoner01 · 28/11/2010 15:36
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