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London independent boys' schools recommendations?

31 replies

KensalMama · 03/09/2019 19:16

Hello, my DS (9) has just started Year 5 at a well-regarded Central London independent primary school. We're thinking of putting him down for the ISEB pretest for Year 6. I have no idea where to begin looking at "good" schools & organising visits to open days, etc.
I have heard good things about Westminster, St Pauls, Haberdashers Askes, UCL in Hampstead... Any other top-tier schools? (I know they're very competitive, but our son is in the top "stream" so we're aiming high at this point).
We're based in NW10 so ideally somewhere Central/ West, but happy to commute for the right school. My son is friendly, bright, good at maths & quite a sensitive soul but very loyal to his friends. We're not interested in "snobby" schools - just schools with an ethos that promotes intellectual curiosity & which will hopefully help him get into one of the good universities.
Very grateful for any recommendations/thoughts on the subject and thanks to everyone in advance. :)

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JoJoSM2 · 03/09/2019 21:58

If you’re looking at the most academic schools, then look through the list below to see which ones are commutable for you and take it from there.

www.best-schools.co.uk/uk-school-league-tables/list-of-league-tables/top-100-schools-by-gcse/

KensalMama · 03/09/2019 21:31

Hi, everyone, our school has not reached that stage of advising yet, my son has only literally just started Year 5. Please keep the recommendations coming, I’m very grateful. Thanks

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bengalcat · 03/09/2019 21:16

CLS

Legomadx2 · 03/09/2019 21:12

your school should be telling you that

RandomUsernameHere · 03/09/2019 20:21

CLS
Highgate

Speaking to parents of your DS's friends will probably give you some more options to consider too.

TeddTess · 03/09/2019 19:57

Surely your school will advise you!?