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Opinions on Brighton College from those with kids there?

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Helpmeunderstandbrightoncollege · 01/11/2023 13:58

Does anyone have a child either at or recently left Brighton College who might be able to help me understand what sort of school it is? Is it just an exam factory or are the children happy, well-rounded and leave ready to face the world? For context DC is currently in year 5 at a Brighton College feeder school. Current school think they have a good chance of passing the entrance assessments but I can't get my head around whether a school that puts so much emphasis on academic results is a healthy place. We've obviously been to open days but I'd love an honest opinion from someone with first-hand experience. Thank you.

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WorkingItOutAsIGo · 06/11/2023 21:01

Pottedpalm · 03/11/2023 07:37

What did they threaten you with?

Their lawyers wanted my real life name and address so they could follow up with me, and I wouldn’t provide it, MNHQ had to delete my post (and a load of others too).

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Helpmeunderstandbrightoncollege · 03/11/2023 09:00

@WorkingItOutAsIGo Goodness!

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Pottedpalm · 03/11/2023 07:37

What did they threaten you with?

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 03/11/2023 07:35

Yes, I made a completely truthful comment about Brighton College on a previous thread and received a legal threat via MNHQ: make of that what you will but I suspect you won’t get honest responses.

Pottedpalm · 03/11/2023 07:34

Those seven A levels are likely to have included a ‘native’ language which may have been relatively easy for the candidate, plus maths and further maths which can be ‘easy’ for a talented mathematician. I am only speculating of course. I imagine the majority do a normal number of subjects.

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Helpmeunderstandbrightoncollege · 03/11/2023 06:09

@PaperDoves thanks, yes we’ve done tours & I agree about pupils looking happy. I just can’t quite decide if so much emphasis on extreme academic achievement (didn’t one of their pupils get 7 A levels all at A+ or something?!) at such a young age is healthy.

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PaperDoves · 03/11/2023 05:30

I will add, we used to live in Kemptown and whenever I'd drive by BC I always noticed how happy the kids seemed as they were walking by. Hardly an in depth study into student well-being but it's something that stuck in my mind when we decided to apply.

PaperDoves · 03/11/2023 05:27

We're looking at Brighton College right now and I fear I am a bit faint hearted! DC is very very bright but I value having plenty of downtime, which he doesn't get that much of already at state primary between after school activities and music.

Have you taken a tour?

farfallarocks · 02/11/2023 15:32

Previous threads with anything negative have been deleted so I imagine no one will comment! Great school for the right child I am sure, if your prep school thinks DC will thrive I am sure they will. Not for the faint hearted.

Pottedpalm · 02/11/2023 10:06

They are probably too busy working to pay the fees, or so totally satisfied that they are not browsing mumsnet to discuss problems.
The facilities look out of this world and results outstanding. Sorry I can’t give a first hand point of view.

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