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Channing vs Queen's College vs Francis Holland Regent

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SameBoat2022 · 11/02/2023 15:59

My DD got offers from the three, (academic scholarship from Queen's, waiting list for academic scholarship from FHRP).

My husband and I adored the vibe at Queen's, and would choose it, but she now says she wants Channing, also because her best friends disliked Queen's. I feel Queen's would be more supportive, relaxed and nurturing, while Channing girls seem more edgy. She is very bright, not particulary driven accademically, fit but not sporty - more of a reader and writer and very sociable. But she also needs structure and a challenge.

It's unlikely any of her current school friends will go with her, wherever she ends up at, so it'd be important to pick up a school less cliquey than others.

Any advice please?

Thanks!

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Norwoodmummy · 11/02/2023 19:54

We did find that come Year 7 they soon make friends and find new tribes very quickly - so whilst it may feel like it now, it's not such an issue when primary friends dissipate to other schools. The new headmistress of FHRP (joined September) is very highly regarded and did fabulous work on her previous school (Sydenham High). School felt a little cramped given location, but they make very good use of Regent's Park.

afewtoomanychoices · 11/02/2023 19:20

I would say channing has the best facilities of them and is excellent academically. Queens historically was a more back up choice , although I have heard recently it’s much more sought after

Soma · 11/02/2023 18:50

Channing or FHRP, the girls are not edgy at Channing. Queen's also piles on the homework compared to the other two.

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