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Independent schools for the quirky/odd/non-conformist/downright difficult!

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Colleger · 01/11/2011 15:36

Says it all really. If music school doesn't work out then we need to register at a school that will cater for a boy who is bright but only interested in academia when it suits him plus the personality above! I have to assume he won't get into Winchester and although Bedales would fit like a glove I do not want to accentuate the above traits! But let's not argue about Bedales! Wink

Any advice?

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storm7 · 01/11/2011 18:43

Wellington College?

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Colleger · 01/11/2011 18:38

In an ideal world I'd like a traditional Public School where my son wouldn't be a square peg.

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Colleger · 01/11/2011 18:32

If in London I'd prefer boarding as an option as it's so pricy to live there. I am assuming he won't have had the academic rigour so Alleyns and Purcell are out at the moment.

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storm7 · 01/11/2011 17:51

If day school, King Alfred's in NW london? Very quirky.

EdithWeston · 01/11/2011 17:50

Co-ed? It might be worth looking at Alleyns, and Dulwich College might work too if London is any good.

Northernlurker · 01/11/2011 17:42

Interesting that a Quaker school has been mentioned. Bootham in York was the one that came to mind when I read your OP.

grovel · 01/11/2011 17:24

I only know one kid there. Seems very happy. Colleger, don't panic about the Quaker bit. It's not in-your-face. They do apparently create a calm atmosphere about the place.

MidnightHag · 01/11/2011 17:09

I was just thinking of Leighton Park as I was reading the OP. Each child is treated as an individual, very child-centred. I've known a few quirky kids who like it!

grovel · 01/11/2011 17:03

Leighton Park (Reading).

Worth a look.

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Colleger · 01/11/2011 16:54

Anywhere and any form. Would be good if music was valued and would ideally like a "known" school but a school that fits him is better than the prestige.

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EdithWeston · 01/11/2011 15:40

So Summerhill is out of the question then?

I suppose you'd be best off looking at the bigger schools as they have a greater chance of accommodating a squeaky wheel, and often have more going on.

Day (roughly where), boarding or flex?