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Harrow School or Fettes?

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Jpickin · 23/07/2023 10:49

My son is looking to start Year 9 and wondering which school to go for? Harrow of Fettes? Anyone has any experience.

Both schools are in the city, both near the airport etc so focus for me is now more on the school itself, well rounded, and opportunities it offers after secondary school education

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kaffkooks · 23/07/2023 15:38

I would not call Fetes the top independent school in Scotland. Scottish indepent day schools usually have better results. I don't know anyone at either school but would have thought Harrow would be more academic. I don't think Fetes is particularly hard to get into as most clever Scottish children will go to an independent day school or their local state school (if it has a good reputation).

tennissquare · 23/07/2023 15:35

@Jpickin , the SE has m much warmer weather than Scotland, where does your dc live at the moment and what does their school advise and where do they normally send students?

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Jpickin · 23/07/2023 15:33

Both schools have good reviews that's what makes it more difficult to choose

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Jpickin · 23/07/2023 15:31

Yes. That's the thing would it be better to go for London vs Edinburgh?
Single sex vs coed?
One of the top independent school in English vs the top independent school in Scotland?

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TizerorFizz · 23/07/2023 13:06

I know Harrow is wonderful snd boys definitely stay in. I’ve met boys from there as DD had a boyfriend who went there and they were all personable, well educated and had good manners!

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllanty · 23/07/2023 10:56

London vs Edinburgh
Boys vs Coed

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Jpickin · 23/07/2023 10:51

Also, what is the student population during the weekends or exeats weekends?

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