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Grey court vs Teddington vs TKA

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 04/03/2023 12:16

I’m sure this has been asked before. I was wondering for recent pros and cons for the above schools. I’ve spoken to a few local people but would like to know some deeper pros and cons that might not be obvious for most. Ie: the know GC stream for more subjects and have smaller class sizes for gcse core subjects. We are in catchment for all three so need to make a decision.

TIA

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LittleBearPad · 04/03/2023 13:49

I wouldn’t pick a school on the basis others are going - there’ll be between 180 and 240 in a year so the chances of seeing primary friends is slim.

Teddington seems to have been very popular this year - TKA less so.

AbsolutePixels · 04/03/2023 13:29

Place-marking for later.

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 04/03/2023 13:28

GC is the front runner but a bit worried about him not having any friends. I know he’ll make friends but it doesn’t feel the same as going with a little network around you. He’s not very confident so it is a bit of a concern.

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 04/03/2023 13:26

Thanks so much for your response. That’s great to hear. Do you mind letting me know exactly what subjects they set for? I understand class sizes are also smaller at gcse for the core subjects. A big concern is making friends as none from primary school will be going with him.

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Nowfeeltheneedtopost · 04/03/2023 13:08

I have a DD at GC and she’s had a fantastic experience there. On target for great GCSEs and had loads of opportunities to represent school at sports and appear in drama productions. I like the fact that GC set for so many subjects - it meant she had great opportunity to get to know loads of students from start of Y7. Also means it is recognised that someone could be top set maths but second set English and third set Spanish. Am sure TKA and Teddington also good.

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