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North Bridge House in Canonbury - any views?

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ConfusedInNorthLondon · 12/01/2019 19:26

Hi all,

My DS had an admissions test/ interview at North Brige House Canonbury today. Any parents with kids there? It's very local to us so it would be great for him to go there, but we don't have any inside info.

Any views would be much appreciated.

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EdgyMcNervous · 14/01/2019 09:10

What are your thoughts on Central Foundation School for Boys Notcontent? Can't comment really because no direct experience (no DS so didn't even look around) but I've heard positive feedback from current parents (and through a teacher). I do see that the local options are more limited for boys in general though. I'm not all that keen on HGS from what I've seen though many would disagree…

Notcontent · 14/01/2019 08:25

Yes, Mary Mags is a very good state option for those lucky enough to get a place but it now has a pretty small catchment area and the other nearby choices are really not great.

EdgyMcNervous · 14/01/2019 07:46

Sorry totally misread notcontent's message. I guess I disagree then about the local state options (have a number of friends whose DC are thriving in, for example, Mary Mags). Anyway, presumably you have filled in your CAF form and are just looking at private schools at this stage so best of luck with the applications process!

EdgyMcNervous · 14/01/2019 07:36

We live near you and looked around Northbridge for DD who is in year 6 but decided not to apply in the end and have opted for a state school. I do know at least one family v happy at Northbridge though. I thought it looked v friendly with lovely small classes etc but, as others have said, a small pool and with resource limitations in some respects.

I'd also agree with notcontent that there are some v good state options nearby.

Feel free to PM me if you want to know more about any of the above Smile

Notcontent · 13/01/2019 22:35

Going by your location I can see why you are not tempted by the state options...

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ConfusedInNorthLondon · 13/01/2019 20:27

Thanks Notcontent. It's good to hear that. Unfortunately our state options are not good at all, and we are still waiting to hear from a couple of 11+ exams for selective independents, but North Bridge House would be by far the easiest as it's just around the corner from our house, so I'm quite tempted (if he gets offered a place there, that is).

Anyone else? Thoughts?

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Notcontent · 13/01/2019 19:26

I know someone who is very happy with it. I think it is rather small (so a small pool from which to find friends) but good. I think it all depends on what other options you have, including what state options you have...