Hi
I have just come across this school as a possible school for ds - i have read a bit on mumsnet but wondered if any parents could answer questions i had. ds is 5 years old and we are now considering private education but want a runthrough school without pressure of entrance exams at 11+/ ds is hardworking and not boisterous. Sancton wood sounds like a super school that really gets children to give of their best so I am pretty keen on visiting.
Can anyone tell me:
- Is sancton wood for children with "problems" or is this a myth?
- If ds happened to be really bright then would he be pushed forward or would the rest of the less able class hold him back?
- How does the school change from junior to senior part?
- do the senior school kids go for lessons offsite to the international school?
- Is the teaching standard on a par with other private schools in Cambridge - are there some subjects that at GCSE are taught less well such as ICT?
The website pushes Sancton wood as being a really happy place but i do want a school where teaching is good too in a small setting. I will visit it this summer but just wanted an initial feedback. Alternative is one of the other prep schools but then we have the 11+ issue which is disruptive!
Look forward to hearing....