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Sixth form boarding school

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exoskeleton · 29/10/2020 20:02

DD wants to look at boarding school for 6th form. South of England preferably. They've boarded before (not currently boarding). Happy with single sex or co-ed. 6/7s comfortably at GCSE.

Does anyone have any they can recommend, or not?
Thanks!

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lobsteroll · 30/10/2020 11:36

Have you considered Lord Wandsworth?

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exoskeleton · 30/10/2020 11:32

Thank you. These were also both on my list, so it's helpful to have those mentioned here also!

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CarrotCakeSupprise · 30/10/2020 11:17

Bryanston.

Sporty and arty, and support for a wide range of academic abilities.

Noideawottodo · 30/10/2020 11:10

Sherborne.

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exoskeleton · 30/10/2020 11:07

Thanks. Yes she's had friends at Bedales, so it was on my radar. I know it can be a bit marmite for people, would you agree with that? I'm not sure about the pastoral side, as hasn't heard great things about that aspect of school life, and would welcome any thoughts on that?

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DogsandBoysmeanMud · 30/10/2020 10:50

Have a look at Bedales. Very different! Quite arty.

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exoskeleton · 30/10/2020 10:45

Bedes... another one to add to the list, thank you.
Interest wise, she was super sporty, but that faded away. We're definitely not looking at anything super-selective, as we've been there and done that at 11+ and it's not for her at all (she doesn't manage in a high-achieving environment from a mental health aspect).
For her, boarding school would be for the social/community side of it. She likes to be around people, and needs structure and peers to keep her going.

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OhCrumbsWhereNow · 30/10/2020 10:11

Bedes?

What are her main interests?

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exoskeleton · 30/10/2020 09:39

Marlborough I've got on my list, so thank you for that. And Eastbourne College I didn't, so will also look in to that.
Thank you!

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orangeicecream · 30/10/2020 00:27

Eastbourne college.... Fab school!

Dancingdreamer · 30/10/2020 00:18

Are you looking for this year or next? If next year, have a look at Marlborough (although not sure what grades they want now. They may want higher). They have a dedicated intake of girls in the 6th form who largely join boys houses. My DD did this and had a wonderful time. She is still good friends with so many people from her time there. PM if you want more information.

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