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Modelmumnation · 22/10/2023 22:24

Does anyone have recent input on LSU? It seems it was quite popular up until rather recently, but it’s taken a dive. I went to the open day and liked many aspects of it, but it also seemed a bit off. There wasn’t any buzz and I felt many of the girls looked bored. However, I liked the curriculum options and that there are lots of school trips. Also, whilst we live relatively far away and are not Catholic, it seems DD could still get in.

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Modelmumnation · 18/09/2024 16:11

Verite1 · 18/09/2024 13:45

If OP lives relatively far away, I presume it is because she is unlikely to get in. LSU is under-subscribed so she can get in from anywhere.

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@Verite1 is right on all accounts! I like Parli a lot, but we’re probably too far to get in and we are not Catholic, so no St Michael’s for us. DD did the exam for Henrietta Barnett, but it doesn’t look good as she ran out of time in the last section. She’s also doing the governor’s exam at Mary Mags, the language exam at Grey Coat Hospital, and possibly the music exam at Camden School for Girls.

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Verite1 · 18/09/2024 13:45

Foxesandsquirrels · 18/09/2024 13:08

Is there a reason you're not going for Parli?

If OP lives relatively far away, I presume it is because she is unlikely to get in. LSU is under-subscribed so she can get in from anywhere.

Foxesandsquirrels · 18/09/2024 13:08

Is there a reason you're not going for Parli?

Verite1 · 18/09/2024 13:03

They seemed to do well in A levels this year, although they are part of La Swap. They haven't released their GCSE results yet. Where do you live OP - what other options are you considering?

Verite1 · 18/09/2024 12:59

Lavenderflower · 18/09/2024 12:44

It used be a good catholic school but I heard it reputation has gone down. Apparently, St Michael's is much better.

St Michael's is a Catholic grammar school though and also requires a certificate of Catholic practice so no good for the OP who isn't Catholic.
OP - I knew of a couple of girls who are there and apparently they are happy but I don't know them/their parents very well, so it was more a vague, how are they getting on rather than an in depth discussion on the school.

Lavenderflower · 18/09/2024 12:44

It used be a good catholic school but I heard it reputation has gone down. Apparently, St Michael's is much better.

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Modelmumnation · 17/09/2024 21:04

I wanted to follow up on this thread on year later! I went to the open evening tonight and had the same thoughts I had at the open morning last year. DD who is now in Y6 came with me and absolutely loved it, but I’m still not convinced. Still looking for recent input please!

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Modelmumnation · 27/10/2023 17:13

Anyone?

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