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Can anyone 'rank' the SW London selective schools

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FlumePlume · 01/02/2016 11:53

Inspired by the SW London thread, I was wondering if there's a generally agreed 'ranking' for selective schools in SW London? The usual advice is to go for three - a stretch, a should-get and a banker. But what does this actually mean in terms of schools? Coming from a state primary, the whole thing is very opaque.

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sayatidaknama · 01/02/2016 15:16

Summermonths, I don't think there is a safe school now for most DC.

sayatidaknama · 01/02/2016 15:15

I'd say G&L comes after SPGS but is above LEH. Don't know City or Jags. I know many SW London girls who have failed to get into G&L but got into LEH in last couple of years. After that it's much of a muchness now, depends how you get on on the day etc.

Tiffin definitely in league of its own due to numbers/ the fact that it's grammar.

For boys and coed in my opinion it is SPS and KCS, then Hampton and Latymer, then KGS, then Inbstock, Emmanuel etc etc.

SummerMonths · 01/02/2016 15:09

I'm similarly stumpted. What's a safe option if your child doesn't get accepted into the top tier? All I ever hear is that there are no safe options nowadays!

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FlumePlume · 01/02/2016 15:04

Wow, lots I hadn't heard of! What are FH and SCHS?

Probably prefer single sex but fit is much more important. Journey wise, we are within walking distance of central Wimbledon, so quite a few transport options.

Will be back later - school run to do.

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Noitsnotteatimeyet · 01/02/2016 14:57

For girls I'd say SPGS, then G&L, LEH, City and JAGS on the same level, then PHS, then WHS, then SCHS, then Surbiton

For co-eds it'd be Alleyn's, LU, KGS and Emanuel in that order

But for each child, what's a 'banker' and what's aspirational will be different

AnotherNewt · 01/02/2016 14:42

I think we cross posted!

JAGS is in an SE postcode, but because of both the 37 bus route and the Foundation coach service it's very easy to reach from across much of SW London.

isthisabigdeal · 01/02/2016 14:40

JAGS after St P's? Although I suppose it is SE London.

AnotherNewt · 01/02/2016 14:39

SPGS and JAGS.

Then all the rest, as differences have been narrowing for some time now.

You can tie yourself up in knots looking at what is 'best' or 'most academic' or 'hardest/easiest to get in to' (and the unspoken one 'which is currently fashionable').

So start with: where can your DD reach without a horrible journey to school? Do you want single sex or coed? Any other particular features you'd definitely want in a school, or would send you running for the hills?

Try not to be put off by the thread title, but this may be worth a read

jeanne16 · 01/02/2016 14:28

This is just my opinion and I am sure plenty will shout me down.

Probably St Paul's at the top.
Then Godolphin and Latimer, LEH and City of London
Next comes PHS and WHS
Then FH Regents Park and Surbiton High
Finally Queens Gate, Queens College, FH Sloane Square, Streatham and Clapham, More House

Tiffin is in a league of its own because it is free so probably harder than all of the above.

I have left out all the co-eds for someone else to do.

AveEldon · 01/02/2016 12:52

What year is your DD in?

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FlumePlume · 01/02/2016 12:39

I have no idea! As in, I have a dd at a good state primary, no advice at all from teachers and just a general sense that St Paul's is the hardest, Wimbledon and Putney High are slightly less hard but still very tough, and that I have no idea where anything else might fit! Like Tiffin. Or some of the Sutton schools. Or some of the more West London ones. I'm trying to work out a long list for open days and general investigation, so I can narrow things down a bit, but I really don't know where to start.

That's why I was asking about ranking - I want to pick a range to look at. I think dd is bright, but then so does every other parent...

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AveEldon · 01/02/2016 12:14

Most people are now doing 4-6 schools

Which schools are you interested in?

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