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Wimbledon High School

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Bidibidiba · 27/05/2020 21:05

DD received an offer for an occasional place in WHS. She's extremely happy, and but also starting to wobble now that the idea of changing school is sinking in. "what if I do not make good friends? what if the atmosphere is very competitive? etc."
She's currently in the French education system so it will be a big change for her.
My other half had attended an open day and was won over, but DD and I did not even have a chance to visit it with the Covid situation.
Any recent insight on the school , in particular on the atmosphere, would be much appreciated, if you have a DD there? Many thanks!

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volpemum · 06/06/2020 09:53

I know this may sound like a strange comment...but I don’t know how I feel about the head moving to a coed school. She sold us the school and went on and on about single sex education and then just like that she moves to a coed and after such a short period. Just strikes me as a head that told you “what you wanted to hear” if you know what I mean and now honestly a bit disappointed we didn’t send DD to the same school as other DD (also GDST school) Building works is indeed a major downer!

Schmedz · 05/06/2020 21:52

Lots of European families and if she has earned a place, she will cope academically. I can't recommend it highly enough. Superb pastoral care, great staff and opportunities. The current building work is a bit of a downer but if your DD has more than 2 years to go in the school, she will get the benefit.
New Head from September is already a respected and well-loved member of staff in the Deputy Head role.
Atmosphere is positive, buzzy, fun but high achieving. Girls valued for being individuals.

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Bidibidiba · 28/05/2020 08:41

Thank you for your replies Smile

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Dora999 · 27/05/2020 22:25

DD is there and very happy. I don’t think it’s very competitive- certainly her and her friends don’t seem to be. She has had a few girls join in her year since year 7 and they all seem to have settled in well.

Confusedbutheyho · 27/05/2020 21:07

I’ve heard that it’s quite competitive but I had a look on their Twitter when considering a place for DD and it seems very good.