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Pipers Corner

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ConfusedInBucks · 21/11/2022 19:41

I’d be very grateful for any recent experiences or knowledge of Pipers Corner, Bucks for my eldest daughter (currently year 5) looking to join in year 7 in 2024. I’m really looking for a good ‘all round’ school which will nurture and support my sensitive daughter. She is especially keen on drama, art, maths and sciences at the moment and, although doing well academically at her prep school, I feel a smaller, less hothouse environment would suit her better and make for a happier experience.

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WestLondonMother · 18/02/2023 20:32

Hi ConfusedInBucks! I’m also considering Pipers Corner for Y7 in 2024, we might see you there ☺️. The exam results (for 2022) were very good esp considering it’s a non-selective school. Have you visited yet? I had a really informal, nice tour with a chatty A-Level student - she was lovely young woman, great head on her shoulders and smart. I left wanting my daughter to attend there. There is an open day in April and you can book a private tour at any time. Good luck!

Holidayheaven2 · 24/11/2022 22:22

I know several parents who have specifically moved their Year 3 and Year5 girls to Pipers solely for the pastoral care alone. It doesn’t have the hot-house vibe at all.

Out of these, one family lives in a 3 bed 1930s semi and one in a detached bungalow, both circa £750k.
Having said that, yes, there are pupils whose parents you see on the TV & hear on the radio.

For a while the academic results dipped; I believe they’re now on the up but without significant pressure being applied.

thing47 · 23/11/2022 14:54

I would say your OP describes the archetypal Pipers girl @ConfusedInBucks!

Haven't had a girl there myself but all my DCs have had friends at Pipers and I would agree that it suits creative arty types in particular. Also the academics are good without it being too pushy. The only note of caution I would offer is that a lot of the families whose daughters are there are wealthy – think large houses with land, swimming pools, tennis courts etc.

BookwormButNoTime · 23/11/2022 09:42

@ConfusedInBucks Have sent you a PM

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ConfusedInBucks · 23/11/2022 07:38

Thanks BookwormButNoTime that’s very helpful. To be honest Pipers isn’t that close for us either but we would consider moving. Would you mind saying where you did end up sending your daughter?

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BookwormButNoTime · 23/11/2022 06:42

Pipers is definitely a great fit for the sort of girl you describe your daughter as. It was our second choice school and only didn’t end up going there because of the commute.

I have several friends with daughters there and both parents and children are extremely happy. It is a great all round school and I think suits creative girls very well. The academics have improved dramatically over the last few years after the head changed and now parents are actively choosing it over the girls grammars.

Only downside is it’s a bit of a “bubble” due to location and site but that could also be seen as a positive for some.

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