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Queenswood School or Belmont

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devopsyfrombarnet · 15/02/2020 11:38

Greetings All.

This is a first time post from me, and this question has most likely been asked before, however, I am looking for more recent experiences.

My DD has been offered a Sports Performance Pathway Award from Belmont.
"The Sports Performance Pathway Award does not offer fee remission and will normally be tenable throughout DD's time here and at Mill Hill School"

And she has also been offered a Sports Scholarship from Queenswood.
She is in the highest sets in all classes in her state primary school, working above expected level, but I would not say she is gifted, although she did not get through 11+ exams for DAO, Latymer and Henrietta Barnet.
Does anyone here have any recent experience of these two schools and which would be the best fit?

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BubblesBuddy · 16/02/2020 16:08

I do know Queenswood is the top school for tennis in the country and they have over 25 courts. Hockey is taken very seriously too. Plenty of other sports are available and their new sports hall is fab. I’m an ex parent but if you look at their news feed, it’s sport, sport and more sport!

On the academics: I don’t think they have quite the results they did 10 years ago. Certainly not as high in the rankings as they were. However my DD passed the 11 plus did Grammar where we live an Queenswood can offer decent academics. Just not huge numbers of very bright DDs.

One advantage is that girls thrive with their sports there. It’s taken seriously - a bit too seriously for the less than sporty maybe? Sports scholars are expected to go on spirts tours I believe so check this out. They are expected to turn out for the school and some sports scholar parents found this disruptive every weekend.

ificould · 16/02/2020 09:28

I have a DS at Belmont and only have good things to say. Education is top notch (i have another DC at Habs and think the teaching, learning and curriculum are as good, in someways better at Belmont, just with a slightly wider spectrum of ability) My son isn't a particularly talented sportsman but gets involved in everything as that is the way they do things. I know training and opportunities are amazing for the very sporty DCs. Facilities are amazing.
I don't know anything firsthand about Queenswood but hear good things too. I guess it depends on distance (They aren't close to eachother!) and whether you prefer co-ed or girls!

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devopsyfrombarnet · 15/02/2020 19:27

Yes, and this has always been her first choice, but is slightly further away. I will probably visit both schools again before making a final decision.

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CanIHaveATiaraPlease · 15/02/2020 17:33

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devopsyfrombarnet · 15/02/2020 15:16

Thanks @mummyoftwotoo. Unfortunately, I do not see a way to edit the post. First lesson learnt :)

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Mummyoftwotoo · 15/02/2020 14:27

I hope someone answers your question soon. Please think about removing your daughters name from your post.

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