Please tell me about KGS

(out of the ones who I don't know about that is!)

oh and yes she came from state primary, as did most of her friends. Actually I couldn't tell you who came from state and who didn't, it just isn't an issue

I have a dd there, it's a fabulous school. Pastorally they are amazing, it's laid back while still managing to get great results. They genuinely do seem to manage to strike that balance. I know my dd would have hated a very draconian regime.

The Drama is fantastic, sport very inclusive and everyone does it regardless of whether they are super sporty or hide in the cloakroom types, and they do all seem to enjoy the camaraderie it engenders.

Really cannot recommend it highly enough!

Hello. I have a DS at KGS. We cannot be happier with the school. Firstly because it is a co-ed school there are fewer boys and girls in each year than a single sex school. This means that there are fewer people they are competing with to get into sports teams and drama productions than some other independents. Sports wise it is tremendous. They play hockey, netball, football, cricket and general PE. They also do swim for one half term each year. Music and drama I know less well but do know from other parents that it is very strong and well catered for.

Please do not worry at all about the academic side. If she has got a place and even an academic scholarship at another school then she will thrive. She won’t be at the bottom of the class! What I love is the enthusiasm and support all the kids give each other about the work. I haven’t noticed any kind of hothouse academic atmosphere at all. My DS is bright enough but by no means academic scholarship material at another school and is just thriving. Don’t fret about state vs prep. Highly overrated IMO. All the kids are lovely and get on well and support each other. They certainly haven’t created any boundaries and cliques. I have been struck by this - just how nice they all are to each other.

They are only set for maths in Yr7 and that happens in the first term. There are 5 sets. That can change year on year and they all follow the same syllabus and tests. In the end they are all going to score well in maths and so is nice they let them fall into these 5 sets.

Amount of homework is not overwhelming and they give them ample time to do it and give them a few weeks to settle in without it. One thing I noticed was that they encourage much more independent thinking and investigation which is a leap but brilliant training for how they should work moving forwards.

Overall you have nothing to worry about and if you feel this is a good fit for your DD as a school then go for it! I have noticed a really positive effect confidence wise on my DS - who used to struggle a bit with this.