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Suffolk Independent Schools

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BunsyGirl · 09/10/2020 13:14

Any recommendations for Suffolk independent schools? I have two DS. DS1 age 10 is very bright and sporty. DS2 is 7 and just finding his feet. Doesn’t look like he is going to be as academic as his older brother but is showing promise at sport. Need a good all round school as DS1 gets bored if he is not stretched academically. We would be relocating and are flexible on location. Both are currently at an all through independent school.

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BunsyGirl · 10/10/2020 09:49

@SchrodingersUnicorn Do you know what the academics are like at Culford for bright children. My DS1 is complaining that he is bored at his current school so I need somewhere that can support his needs whilst still being sporty.

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BunsyGirl · 10/10/2020 09:47

@Singingrain1223 we can live anywhere in Suffolk. We would find a school first and then a house near the school. My DH works from home and I work for a firm with offices throughout the East of England so I can transfer to the closest office to where we end up.

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Singingrain1223 · 10/10/2020 09:30

@BunsyGirl , you won't have much choice apart from the schools mentioned already and there is a big difference between living in Bury St Ed's and in a village near Framlingham. Do you know where you want to live? Those who live in the Woodbridge area often have a parent who drives to Manningtree station and takes a fast train to London for work. Framlingham has boarding. I don't live in Suffolk but have many friends who do with children at the schools mentioned plus the Ipswich independents and Wymondham College in Norfolk - state boarding.

SchrodingersUnicorn · 10/10/2020 07:57

If they are sporty, Culford in Bury St Edmunds has high performance sports programmes and is all through.

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BunsyGirl · 10/10/2020 07:53

Thank you. RHS wouldn’t be suitable as it is 11 upwards. We need a school that can accommodate both DCs. Youngest is 7 and we want to move in the next year or so.

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leftandaright · 09/10/2020 21:57

I rate Framlingham College. Lovely all round school. Nice kids. I like it a lot. Great for Suffolk families. RHS I liked less. The naval aspect/sailing and isolation didn’t do it for me. But personal choice really. Have a look and see what you like.
My children have played RHS at matches and the standard wasn’t great.
Fram though really doing well on its sport especially hockey. Much more driven on its sport.

Singingrain1223 · 09/10/2020 14:11

Framlingham College from 13 with the feeder prep before hand or Woodbridge School.

usedtobeboss3 · 09/10/2020 13:28

I'd highly recommend the Royal Hospital School; my son is thriving there. It is quite full-on - it's a long day, with Saturdays, but they get used to it very quickly.
You might hear people saying it's not very academic, which simply isn't true these days. The truth is that it isn't as selective as some and takes a wide range of abilities - but there are loads of very able children who do very well and imho the quality of teaching is generally fantastic; teachers are incredibly committed and work very hard. Plenty of sport - and not just for the A team stars, everyone gets to play in teams.
Great ethos, and we've found pastoral care to be excellent. Loads of other stuff going on too, and pupils are actively encouraged to make the most of all the myriad opportunities.
It's about half and half day/boarding, and it seems to work well.