Sir William Perkins's School (SWPS!)

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Confused687 · 19/03/2016 14:07

Any current opinion? I've searched and only found quite old threads...

Any views welcomed!

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GinandJag · 20/03/2016 18:04

The site is surprisingly large. They have plenty of room for games and athletics. The new boat house has just opened in Chertsey.

My DD has been doing a DofE expedition today (currently soaking in the bath).

GinandJag · 20/03/2016 18:01

My DDs are there. It's a fantastic school. It's very grounded and there is a culture of learning being cool. There are loads of extra curricular activities.

I love it.

wavedancer68 · 20/03/2016 16:10

Plenty of Sport at SWPS - various lunchtime and after school sports clubs (with plenty of outdoor space). Take a look at their news letters (under News & Events on the website).

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Confused687 · 20/03/2016 12:34

It's in Chertsey, Surrey.

Thanks for your opinions. DD is above average academically but is also outdoorsy and I worry there isn't much outdoor space or sport (other than the much promoted rowing).

My biggest question though is, are the girls happy? Is it fun?

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Bazelle · 20/03/2016 08:48

Could there be more than one SWPS? are you referring to the secondary school in Ealing that opened 2-3 years ago?

Wriggle45 · 19/03/2016 22:52

Thankfully they are apparently having a uniform review soon for introduction in 2017.... Long overdue imo..... New PE kit is big improvement on the old. Am hopeful for a new skirt that my DD can't split the seams on quite so easily when horsing about... Lol

RandomMess · 19/03/2016 22:46

You can buy the school skirts from John Lewis on line rather than the school uniform shop, they are nearly have the price and much better quality

helenwilson · 19/03/2016 22:43

One of my sons best friends is going there is September and her older sister is already there. Her parents really like it, she had offers from all the schools she applied to and is very academic - her parents chose SWIPS because they liked it the best, even though it is geographically quite far from them.

Wriggle45 · 19/03/2016 22:10

My daughter is in year 8 and loves it.... She has such a lovely group of friends, she isn't 'sporty' but plays hockey and is rowing... Isn't that musical but plays in the training orchestra. The academic side of things is excellent and my DD seems v motivated to try hard.... She's always most affronted if any teacher gives her a 2 effort score! I think it is an excellent, well rounded school if your DD is above average academically. My younger DD needs a learning support safety net.... SWPs didn't seem to try and make any effort to convince us it would be there for her (unlike Tormead for instance) so we have decided on somewhere else for her... Which is a shame in a lot of ways as it would have been great for them (they are close) and me!!

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