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Bucks Girls Grammar

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Mumto2two · 23/10/2019 11:28

Have posted elsewhere in Education, but hopefully more traffic on the Secondary threads! Trying to weigh up our GS options, and would like to know if there was one girls GS in Bucks that would be coveted, what in your opinion would it be?
Specifically Beaconsfield, Wycombe and Challoners. Have seen all three, and Challoners seemed more traditional and organised, but perhaps less of an energetic vibe? Also Wycombe seems to have concerns over management and staff turnover, not sure if that is still true. Daughter is not drama or dance orientated, and lacks a little confidence sometimes...so pastoral care and strong academics, particularly for maths/science, would be important. Any feedback much appreciated!

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mumsiedarlingrevolta · 23/10/2019 18:20

Are you in catchment for any/living in Bucks?

I know of girls that have been at all 3 as used to live in Bucks-agree re "leafy" comment above...

confusedrn · 23/10/2019 18:17

I wouldn't touch Beaconsfield High. I have inside info! BlushConfused

I don't know about the others nowadays (I am wycombe high alumni though...but a long time ago!).

BubblesBuddy · 23/10/2019 18:14

Do you think these schools don’t have strong academics? Obviously they do, but they are not Wycombe Abbey strong. The league tables tell you they are strong but they are not super selective. Are you actually living in Bucks?

BubblesBuddy · 23/10/2019 18:11

To be frank, many people would bite your hand off to get into any of them. Are you weighing up moving? If so, do you need an in year entry? Do they have spaces? I’m assuming you are not in catchment for all three! Or are you looking for 2020 year 7?

I don’t see drama and dance as being that big a deal regarding choosing a grammar school but I can tell you Drama is wonderful for building confidence and I would never dismiss it as having no value for any child! Dance can be fun and can really help the less sporty stay fit. I wouldn’t dismiss that either.

So are you looking for 2020 and if so, what school are you likely to actually get into?

Others might have views about staff stability. I know girls who have been to all these schools and you will realise two are more leafy Lane than the other one. That often sways parents! Where are your DDs friends likely to go?