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South West Prep feeder to Winchester College

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Doloresvivamarie · 06/06/2014 20:20

Can anyone recommend a boarding prep school in the South West that feeds Winchester College?

DS is not sporty, very bright and sensitive. Please no schools with a 'jock' culture.

Thank you.

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aufweidersehenpet · 06/06/2014 23:20

Although not technically in the SW - Twyford School, just outside Winchester has boarders. The school 'feeds' Winchester College and other prestigious establishments.

happygardening · 06/06/2014 23:02

I'm not sure Newbury or Winchester are exactly south west what about Port Regis? I have to say I don't know anything about it but a friend knows it well and likes it.

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Doloresvivamarie · 06/06/2014 22:56

Thanks, I will look at those boarding schools. Interested to see that Horris Hill good for boarding. DS is 10 and would board from 11.

A friend has suggested Sandroyd. Does anyone know this school?

A very sporty school puts me off (perhaps unfairly due to present school experience) as DS has two left feet so I need an environment where sport is just one of many defining parts of one's personality. His present school has a real jock culture. Boys define themselves by sporting prowess. DS is very academic, but that appears to be of little value.

I want the prep boarding school for DS from 11, where boys value themselves in many different ways, other than just sport. It must be an academic school because DS is bright and a bit quirky. Has a very questioning personality.

Dolores x

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summerends · 06/06/2014 22:14

I presume that 'feeds' in this case means a school that successfully prepares a number of boys each year for Winchester entrance. I am not sure if this is still the case but Horris Hill had a better reputation for boarding although of course the music is very strong at Pilgrims.

CharlesRyder · 06/06/2014 20:38

How old is he? Does he have to board? If he does why does it have to be in the South West?

Pilgrims is the obvious answer to you question.

Sunnyshores · 06/06/2014 20:31

In my experience Prep schools dont really feed a particular Private Senior - especially a top one like Winchester where children will come from all over UK.

With entry being at 13(?) and wanting a boarding prep your choices may be reduced to a manageable number - plough through Good Schools Guide.
I'd also phone Admissions and ask if there are more popular Preps.

summerends · 06/06/2014 20:30

Not sure about jock culture but Horris Hill and Pilgrim's spring to mind. Personally I think it is healthy to have a mix of personalities including sporting as long as no particular type stifles another type from being themselves.

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