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Marist or SWPS

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user1494847687 · 17/05/2017 10:26

Does anyone have any thoughts?? I have heard good and bad about both and am really confused (although that's nothing new!!)

Looking at daughter entering into year 7.

Thanks so much
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gladsamurai · 17/05/2017 18:48

Is your daughter currently at the Marist?

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GU24Mum · 17/05/2017 22:05

I went to one of them but that was years ago so probably not much use to you..!!

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user1494847687 · 18/05/2017 18:04

No my daughter is not at the marist yet, it is one school I am looking at for her to move to in year 7. Really like the look of it, but have heard very mixed reviews, so I am a bit confused.

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gladsamurai · 18/05/2017 18:34

To be brutal, if she's not there (or in independent school) there is a slim chance of her getting in...

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user1494847687 · 18/05/2017 18:45

Why do you say this? as apparently they take about 60 students into year 7, only half of which come from the junior school. Yes my daughter is already in a private junior school.

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gladsamurai · 18/05/2017 19:25

I know this through experience!! My daughter was at the Marist and was asked to stay, some of her friends didn't even get in...

I will say that if your daughter is academic, then the Marist is the best choice, but if she is sporty then SWPS is the best choice

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user1494847687 · 18/05/2017 19:36

Thank you so much, she is very academic, but also fairly sporty. May I ask, did your daughter enjoy her time at the Marist, was she in Marist senior?

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Lowdoorinthewal1 · 18/05/2017 21:34

The Marist is not academic! They got 84% of GCSEs at A*-B (61% As) last year. My DH's school got 90% (68% As) and they are widely considered an 'inclusive' school for nice chaps who are not very bright.

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user1494847687 · 18/05/2017 21:55

Lowdoorinthewal1, where would you recommend for an academic girl in the Ascot area? thanks

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Lowdoorinthewal1 · 19/05/2017 06:58

Wellington College.

If you are really set on a girls' school then Lady Eleanor Holles if she's very confident and SWPS if she needs a more sheltered environment.

Are your Prep not advising you? That is what Prep schools are for.

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user1494847687 · 19/05/2017 09:45

Yes my prep has been brilliant and have recommended some great schools, I just thought I would ask to see if anyone had any personal experience or advice. Thanks for your help.

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readthethread · 19/05/2017 10:24

SWPS is regarded as significantly more academic than the Marist. Good sport too.

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