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Latymer Upper versus Kingston Grammar?

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Pipsnow2 · 18/02/2015 08:38

We are fortunate enough to have been offered places at both schools and really can't decide between them. We live half way between the two so the commute is not an issue. Would really appreciate any advice on what differentiates these school. DS is a confident and sporty type! Thanks.

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Pop1ns · 18/02/2015 10:16

KGS will write to you with a tour offered to those who have an offer.This invaluable and better than an open day as you meet great kids,see how the school works and a more informative.It will help you make your decision.I am sure LU is good too but I do not have any experience of it.

Espresso3 · 18/02/2015 10:05

Claustrophobic!

Espresso3 · 18/02/2015 10:03

Hi Pipsnow. We were in the same position last year. It's a tricky one - both great schools, forward-looking, co-ed, similar vibe in many ways.

In the end we went for LU because the results are better. It was as simple as that really. I know results aren't everything of course, but it is what it is and I'm just being honest!

KGS is a smaller year group though and the school may be a bit more personal I suspect?

KGS did feel a bit claustrophbic to us. Just our view though.