Which school would you choose for your DD? Nonsuch vs Private school, i.e) Wimbledon, Guildford high school

@sanam2019 I don't think PP is trying to he disingenuous. Some state schools have amazing sport offerings, and half the time don't even advertise them. They are not the marketing machines privates are.
My DD is not remotely sporty but her school has a girls basketball, cricket, netball and running club even though I had never seen anything about them before until her friends were showing medals on facetime. They don't even have a proper sports field.

Saying this though, I don't think you can stroll into any state school and expect this. I do think at privates it is easily expected. I would ask yourself, is my daughter going to use these opportunities, is she good enough to be asked on the team and is this not something I can supplement. Remember, state schools often finish their day sooner and are closer to home so clubs aren't as tiring.
Of DDs friends that went onto privates, the ones that are on the sports teams all do that sport outside of school.

@Nowfeeltheneedtopost care to share which comprehensive offers all these amazing opportunities? I am facing a similar choice and my main problem is that the private schools do offer far more sporting opportunities. If you just look at the list of sports clubs and also the list of fixtures, there is no comparison. I am not saying that should be worth 20k for everyone, some people don't mind, others can easily do the same outside of school for a fraction of the cost, but it seems disingenuous to suggest it is the same.

Look at the schedule of sports clubs at Tiffin, it looks very basic to me. I am sure all the academics are top notch and there won't be a difference in terms of academic results.

Honestly? Very few benefits , if any, and unlikely to be worth £20K per year. My (high achieving, got offered Tiffin Girls) opted for our local comprehensive (admittedly outstanding) and is now in Y9 and, despite all the challenges of lockdown, has had an amazing time. Loads of lovely friends, doing great academically (on course for 9s at GSCE), represented the school at basketball, football, netball, cross country, athletics, cricket. However, if you now say that your child struggles in big classes or can't cope with distraction or you have loads of money so £20K is nothing, then your choice may (understandably) be different.