I would appreciate any advice (and schools' names) on which schools to sit at 10+ (DS currently 9 in Year 4).
Some background story: he is in a "good" state primary, which doesn't provide any rigorous teaching. I work with him myself quite a lot. DS is bright, above average, as they say, but I have no means of knowing how above and what kind of school he has a realistic chance of entering.
I am a single mother on a good salary, so wouldn't qualify for bursary but will be v.difficult to pay the full fee (especially if it is high). I currently rent so can move pretty much anywhere affordable. I was thinking of sitting him for Whitgift and Trinity (Croydon) - I very much like CLSB (difficult exams). As I am foreign, I really don't want a 'traditional' school. I like CLSB because it has such an international air. Trinity is like this too, and I like Whitgift much less (a bit too pompous?).
Also, Trinity and CLSB are both on a cheaper side than lots of schools in North London. Also, you can still find cheaper places to live in South London, whereas if he goes somewhere in the North London, I would imagine his peers would be coming from large expensive houses (i.e. Hampstead) and I don't want him to feel too poor (as I'll only be able to afford to rent a tiny flat there).
Could we brainstorm for schools / places to move to in my position? I take a train to work from Euston; so maybe even around Milton Keynes or Watford?? Though I like living in a big city, really.
Sorry for baring all my psyche and huge thank you for everyone who says something to say. I've spent so much time thinking about this that I suspect I am now going around the same circle and am unable to see new things anymore.
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innercity · 18/03/2014 14:37
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