Good independent schools within 45 mins of Gatwick

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Ineedthesunshine · 08/12/2016 09:25

Can anyone help - I'm looking for a good and pretty academic independent school that is within a 1hr - 45 minute radius of Horley (near Gatwick). We have to move down to Surrey and I haven't got time to go from school to school - eek!

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Ineedthesunshine · 08/12/2016 11:54

And are there any by reputation that I should avoid?

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Ineedthesunshine · 08/12/2016 11:54

Great - lots to look at.

Sports wise, DS2 likes swimming and DS1 is rugby mad. I think it needs to be a selective school as DS1 thrives where there are smart kids to challenge him.

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nocampinghere · 08/12/2016 11:26

Freemans

tangerino · 08/12/2016 11:19

Sevenoaks

LIZS · 08/12/2016 10:50

What sports do they play? Ardingly is traditionally sporty as is Hurst. Lancing more boarding than day. You could look at Whitgift in Croydon, about 25 mins on train from Horley.

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Ineedthesunshine · 08/12/2016 10:46

Thanks. I think Brighton might be too far. But I will defintielyhave a look at the others. I had also heard of Lancing - although again maybe this is too far? DS1 is really highly academic so needs a challenging school. DS2 is also academic but probably top 15% rather than top 1%. DS2 likes his drama and sports. So it needs to be a place which will work for both.

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LIZS · 08/12/2016 10:39

Lingfield Notre Dame covers a range of abilities but gets good academic results. Reigate Grammar is a traditional academic coed.

EleanorRigby123 · 08/12/2016 10:31

Also Brighton College at a pinch.

EleanorRigby123 · 08/12/2016 10:29

Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Worth (broad intake but some very academic DC) .

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