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Queens College vs Channing vs out of London school

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Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 08:24

DD has offers from above. Very pleased but really struggling with the decision since very different choices. We love Queens but obviously less facilities on site; Channing more academic but harder for us to get to; out of London school requires relocation but the facilities are incredible. Also we will have family help with fees so wondering if there will be any discrimination regarding less wealth compared to some of extremely wealthy eg at Queens. Any insights would be very welcome. Would love to release places but we need to reflect.

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Fogcity · 19/02/2023 19:10

@Kittylondon @Buru There are 11+ offer-holders events at Channing - we’re going to one. They don’t mention them in the offer letter, but if you call them up they’ll tell you about them. My daughter is torn between 2 schools and wanted another look before making her decision, which is why I called them up.

Buru · 16/02/2023 23:23

Thanks. That’s a pity. Will discuss with my DD and release the place then

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Kittylondon · 16/02/2023 09:02

Yes no event. The head said they don’t do them at interview stage. I would like to see facilities again really.

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Buru · 16/02/2023 00:02

Am I right that there is no offer holders event at Channing? We hold the offer and thought we would attend the meeting before making the final decision but looks like there is no offer holder event there.

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Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 21:36

redrobin75 · 15/02/2023 09:51

Most out of London secondary private schools have amazing facilities, I guess you are thinking of a Queenswood type of set up. It's a lot to relocate for a school place when you already have 2 options. You may do better to put the out of London school to 1 side and have it as an option for 6th form. Instead focus on journey times with Queens seeming to be your best option.

Thanks a lot for your advice

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Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 21:34

Thank you, that’s very helpful

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4pluscraziness1 · 15/02/2023 10:34

I can share my experience, having had offers from both, albeit for 4+. First of all, Channing is much harder to get into, hence better academics. The facilities were definitely nicer in the Channing junior school and the girls who gave us the tour were much more confident and composed. Finally (and please don’t judge me for making this comment, I am just sharing my perspective), the type of parents I saw at Queen’s during the offer holders event definitely weren’t my tribe and put me off. Lots of new money, flashy outfits (and trust me, I do like my nice bags and shoes myself…😅), a very disinterested parent on the parents panel… that said, I know the school is on the up in terms of results and I was very impressed by the Junior School Head (I know the Senior school head is also well regarded). Best of luck in making the right choice!

redrobin75 · 15/02/2023 09:51

Most out of London secondary private schools have amazing facilities, I guess you are thinking of a Queenswood type of set up. It's a lot to relocate for a school place when you already have 2 options. You may do better to put the out of London school to 1 side and have it as an option for 6th form. Instead focus on journey times with Queens seeming to be your best option.

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