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Original poster

Independents close to or easy access from Oval underground station/SW9

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CurlsnSunshinetime4tea · 21/10/2023 22:04

The parents are only interested in independent options from a home close to the Oval station/Kennington Park.
Currently they bike or drive to Clapham but not really keen on a much longer journey.

JAGS/Alleyn's under 3 miles away
Francis Holland Sloan Square under 3 miles away
Streatham and Clapham HS just over 3 miles away
Queen's College just under 4 miles away
Queen's Gate just over 4 miles away

Please help what schools need to be added to the list or scrapped...it works both ways ;)

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Whataretheodds · 21/10/2023 23:33

Journey time will depend hugely on whether they're driving, cycling or getting public transport. As PP says, Dulwich on the bus is further than going into the city on the tube.

Lamelie · 21/10/2023 23:27

It’s a great location. Secondary is a different kettle of fish from primary indeed; kids make their own way there so parking congestion charge etc. not so important as walk either end, few interchanges etc. is more important. The foundation bus for Jags and Alleyn’s is great. Expensive but dc get to know kids from other schools and get dropped off at the schools.
Oval to Victoria then walk is very doable for FH, which is a great school, great teachers but v rich parents and all the associated parties, competitive stuff that goes with it.

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CurlsnSunshinetime4tea · 21/10/2023 23:00

@Lamelie grandma, i'm in canada and my dd and son-in-law just catching on to the post-primary reality of schooling.
they have a lovely home but in what has always been a somewhat awkward location.

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Pollypocket81 · 21/10/2023 22:33

City of London Girls
Emanuel
Streatham and Clapham High
Thames Christian School

Lamelie · 21/10/2023 22:19

Oval to Sloane Square is a two stop underground so quicker than bus to Dulwich schools. There’s also a foundation schools bus service.
City of London Girls.
But what do you mean by parents? Are you an Education or relocation agent?