Independent Junior schools Surrey

[neeti1]

I desperately need some recommendations on Independent junior schools in Surrey. Please advise

[niku]

Which parts of Surrey specifically are you looking at?

[PatriciaHolm]

where in Surrey? It's quite a big place! boy? girl? co-ed?

seriously, there are dozens in Surrey, you need to give people a bit more of a steer. Have you seen any yet?

[PatriciaHolm]

ah, thought I recognised your name - did all your other threads not come up with something? What about the schools already suggested?

[neeti1]

Hi, sorry I should have clarified. We live in Ewell/Epsom but are pretty much open to move if need be for the school.
Right PartriciaHom, I had posted another thread but nothing really came up. We did look at Kingswood house but they have a very small class size of only 7 boys in at the moment so we dropped it as we would ideally want to take him out after Easter. Tomorrow we are going to have a look at Priory.

[niku]

I can only speak for the Esher area and highly recommend Shrewsbury Lodge School (lovely and nurturing but only till 7) but is the main feeder to Shrewsbury House. For some parents this does not work so alternative is Milbourne Lodge. It is a predominantly boys school (I put my DD there and she loves it !) but for the more academic/quirky type feeding into KCS, St Paul, Eton etc and goes to 13. neeti1 - it all really depends on which destination schools you are looking it and ofcourse what you think will best suit your DD e.g. academic, sporty etc etc.

[PatriciaHolm]

Did you look at abedour, priory, ewell castle, st Christopher's? How about state - they can often be more nurturing and accepting than privates.

[homebythesea]

Downsend take some beating

[neeti1]

Milbourne Lodge has a long waiting list so we definitely can't get in there. Had a look at Priory too today but we are not sure yet.
Since I am thinking of In Year admission for my son, we can apply to state schools one month before the term ends and not before that. There seem to be good state schools Wallace fields and St. martins but keeping our location in view I don't think I would get in there, we might get some school though but not our choice.

[LIZS]

I'm guessing it is to tie in with notice period for current school , otherwise op would still be paying fees while dc start elsewhere, state or private.

[niku]

neeti1 re: Milbourne...if you are willing to wait till the next academic year there may be some movement in Year 3 classes and they open up an extra class in Year 3 (as opposed to just one class per year before that) so there is every chance you can get in. I think you should go and speak to the head (who is very very approachable) especially if you think it is the right school for your DS.

[neeti1]

Hi thank you all for your thoughts- So I called the Surrey county council and asked for the in-year admission form. Wallace fields has waiting list 65 for current reception. I think they must be kidding with 65 , next preferred have got 10 and 12 respectively- not bad
Regarding Milbourne Lodge I am fairly convinced that it's kind of school which might be great for my little one as he is brilliant with Academics but looks difficult to get through. I am thinking of putting down ds name there in waiting list and try next year, we will attend coffee morning on 7th February. How do we approach the Head The registrar didn't entertain us at all :( and said there is so much waiting that we don't stand a chance.
Does anyone else has any recommendations for other schools- until now tried Kingswood house, Priory, Shrewsbury (tried this when ds was to join nursery)

[neeti1]

Ah that way! I have to do something soon. Thank you tiggytape