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Tiffin Kingston School Transport?

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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 04/04/2016 14:49

We will in the next year be starting the process of applying to Tiffin for our DD1. I've trawled their website but can't find anything out about transport to and from the school. We're in Walton on Thames so outside their inner catchment area but they do I believe regularly accept girls from our postcode, obviously dependent on their test results.

Anyone have any idea if there are other girls from KT12 currently at Tiffin and if do, how they get to and from school?

Thanks in advance!

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TeddTess · 19/04/2018 17:11

281 bus goes to Tiffin Boys...
or train from twickenham 9 mins to Kingston
not sure why you would want/need a taxi share.

NewModelArmyMayhem18 · 19/04/2018 12:43

Or possibly even a bus?

Mary19 · 19/04/2018 08:06

Isn’t it quicker to take the train at that time of day and the boys school is near the station?

Greaterthan6 · 18/04/2018 23:06

Anyone travelling from Whitton/Twickenham to Tiffin boys and would interested in aTaxi share?

Wriggle45 · 06/04/2016 23:11

Go for it.... If you like the school and think it will suit your DD. Don't think you will have a problem getting into your local comprehensive if you change your mind post getting a Tiffin place.... Not sure a new building is going to change public perceptions so much

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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 06/04/2016 18:11

Our local secondary has historically been pretty dire but is about to be completely rebuilt and rumour has it they will soon be turning applicants away, and if this turns out to be true then great - but in my heart I feel DD deserves the opportunity to go for somewhere better if it is open to her. She wants to give it a try and is aware that it's going to be tough, but as I tell her, they have to admit a certain number of girls each year so why couldn't she be one of them Smile

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Strix · 06/04/2016 11:07

Absolutely. I always said to DD and DS1 that "We aren't going to not go to Tiffin because we couldn't be bothered to try." DS2 will embark on the journey in a few years. Until then, I shall enjoy my break in tutoring duties.

DD is at a local CofE Girls Senior school. And, she is doing well academically. She's happy. And perhaps it all worked out for the best. But, I will say that the opportunities at Tiffin are significantly more than they are at her school, in terms of extracurricular (sport, music, etc.) and in terms of the academics on offer. For example, Latin is core curriculum at Tiffin and it's not even an option at DD's school.

Also, if anyone in the Isleworth/Twickenham area is considering Tiffin, I have a tutor I would recommend. Feel free to PM me.

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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 04/04/2016 21:58

Thanks Strix. Yep it's a scary process alright but we figure there's no harm in trying, and DD1 is enthusiastic about it. When it comes to the crunch though, both DH and I went to bog-standard comprehensives and it did neither of us any harm, so que sera sera Smile

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Strix · 04/04/2016 19:36

If you get to either Kingston or Richmond by rail, then the 65 goes to the school. My DD did the exam two years ago. Didn't get in :-(. There was no inner and outer catchment. But it was just in catchment or out. And if you were out you could forget it.

DS1 has just got in to Tiffin Boys for Sept. 2016. There is a "priority area" and if you are not in the priority area you will not get into the school. The priority area for Tiffin Boys is a 14 km radius from the school. I'm not sure if this helps. The two school may well operate different criteria.

Go to the Tiffin Girls website, where they will surely outline the admissions criteria. It is a daunting process. Good luck!

TeddTess · 04/04/2016 15:12
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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 04/04/2016 15:11

Lol yeah I know just been thinking about it last few days so thought I'd ask!

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TeddTess · 04/04/2016 15:10

get her in first then worry about it would be my suggestion !!

TeddTess · 04/04/2016 15:09

i think there are some informal minibuses organised. from walton bus to kingston and then walk/65 bus up wouldn't be too bad?

titchy · 04/04/2016 15:09

10 minute train to Surbiton then a bus. It's not far...

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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 04/04/2016 15:02

Yes just found it again, they refer to Inner Area and Outer Area. Perhaps sometimes parents organise taxis and split the costs. Will find out soon enough if I need to I suppose!

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TeddTess · 04/04/2016 14:58

yes they do now have an inner and outer catchment
no they do not organise any transport afaik.

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TheHuntingOfTheSarky · 04/04/2016 14:57

Oh, I thought I'd read something about an inner and outer area where Walton came under the outer area - I think it's in the selection criteria. I just wondered if anyone local to me might know if there was a minibus service or something like that.

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Floggingmolly · 04/04/2016 14:54

Tiffin doesn't have a catchment area, does it? Confused. They have pupils from all over London, travelling on existing public transport...