Hi lovely MN. We’re applying for independent co-ed secondary schools and are considering Belmont / Mill Hill, St Margaret’s Bushey / Forest School. I’d love to hear recent reports from parents of these schools (and any other suggestions reachable from north London). It’s for our DD who’s doing brilliantly in a wonderful state primary and one of the top in her class but didn’t get through the 11+ for local grammar / state selective. (Fortunately she’s very chilled out and took it in her stride). And we’re in a state secondary catchment black hole (though have still applied).
We’re aware a super academic school prob wouldn’t be right for her and she really enjoys hanging out with boys so I think a co-ed would suit her better. A lovely, well rounded school is the dream. I’ve also got the fear that she may not get through the private exams either and despite being resilient she really needs a win so I’d love to know any success stories of getting in to these schools. She has a tutor and has been practising test papers etc.
Thank you for reading.