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Best secondary schools in London 2017 (girls and co-ed)

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Toriali · 19/06/2017 11:32

Our daughter is in year 4 and we're starting to look at secondary schools in London. I know we still have to pass the 11+...I've heard it's been really hard this year...

Which ones are your favourites?
Which ones do your children go to?

  • Anywhere in London is ok
  • Co-ed and all girls schools both fine
  • Private is ok

So far, we have: CLSG, Latymer Grammar school, Alleyns

I'd really appreciate any recommendations.

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Mary21 · 19/06/2017 15:35

There are lots of good schools but different schools suit different children and different families. Some kids needs smaller schools, higher levels of pastoral care, specialist facilities. Others thrive in large academic schools with lots going on. Start going out looking at a few to start to get a feel for what would suit your dd. Also bear in mind admission to some London schools is very competitive.

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ridinghighinapril · 19/06/2017 14:33

If you are considering co-ed or single sex and you have Alleyn's on your list then I would also include JAGS as they are right next to each other

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Toriali · 19/06/2017 14:31

Sure.

Criteria are: academic excellence, good facilities and good teaching.

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nocampinghere · 19/06/2017 12:14

sorry you really have to narrow down your criteria if you want any suggestions!

Lotsofsighing · 19/06/2017 11:50

Sorry too many 'thinks' and question marks in that post, reflecting our utter cluelessness about the subject.

Lotsofsighing · 19/06/2017 11:49

'Best' in what way?

Best results? Pastoral? For sport? Less tangible things like the kids living locally? Good teaching? Celebration of different skills and talents?

DD in y5 and are none the wiser and can't think where she might thrive. I think we've ruled out CLSG because I think it's too academic for her - were she to get in she'd be one of the less able and I don't think that's a good thing (for her, anyway).

Latymer is v v v hard to get into? Elder child waltzed into the selective privates, but was nowhere near getting into Latymer.

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