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Judd School or Tonbridge School?

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MakeMeDinner · 03/03/2023 17:28

My son has been offered a place at both of the above schools.

How much pastoral care is there in both, and what happens if the school suspect a student is struggling socially or academically, how much support do they offer?

Are there any pros and cons?

I realise one is a grammar and the other is independent so there is money involved, but if there are any parents who have experience with either I'd really like some input.

Thanks in advance.

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Schoolmum5 · 04/03/2023 18:23

Also very happy with Judd. Lots of sports, music and other opportunities. Pastoral care seems good. Agree with @Boobear1972

Boobear1972 · 04/03/2023 09:24

Pastoral care at Judd is good. Mrs Middleton and Mr McAfferty are very experienced and fair. Heads of House and Form Tutors add to the pastoral framework. Lots of Judd sports and music clubs plus fun, relaxed things like potions, board games and some engineering focussed - makerlab, soapbox, green power. Socials for parents - walks, Ball, cheese&wine, jazz evenings. School day is shorter than Tonbridge (8.40am to 3.40pm Mon to Fri). Most ckubs run at lunchtime. Some after school (to 4.45/5pm) notably Rockistry, Rugby and Running.

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MakeMeDinner · 04/03/2023 08:12

Thank you all, very helpful. Can I please ask what the pastoral care is like at Judd, and how much emphasis is put on extracurricular activities?

I would also appreciate any more comments on Tonbridge as well.

@ZeldaB
Do you know how the bullying incident was dealt? Thanks.

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raisingthebarbell · 03/03/2023 23:28

Judd - what @Boobear1972 said with bells on.

Boobear1972 · 03/03/2023 23:26

We had the same decision to make four years ago. Chose Judd and haven’t regretted it for a minute. They are both fantastic schools. Judd has an energy to it that Tonbridge didn’t have for us. Better social mix. No Saturday school. And of course, no fees!

DeadbeatYoda · 03/03/2023 22:59

We used to buy drugs off Judd boys when we were at west Kent college.

ZeldaB · 03/03/2023 22:36

Judd.

Tonbridge has a huge bullying problem, just look at some of the threads on here.

Tryingtryingandtrying · 03/03/2023 22:13

Tonbridge school. You get what you pay for. Plus alumni

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MakeMeDinner · 03/03/2023 22:07

Bump! Anyone?

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MakeMeDinner · 03/03/2023 18:05

He's already at a prep school so he will either move to Judd in September or keep going until end of year 8.

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LIZS · 03/03/2023 17:42

Is Tonbridge not only 13+ entry, so if you are at 11+ you need to find a prep for years 7 and 8 asap.