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St Marylebone school for girls (CE)

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Buru · 03/03/2025 22:06

Hi all

We have received a place at Marylebone school for girls and are thinking whether to accept it. Two points that make me hesitate: (a) we are not Christians, and it’s a bit of a stretch for us. We are not religious, but our faith is very important to me and I would not enter a church except some very special occasions. Marylebone was super considerate to us already, which made me apply in the first place, but I would like to get some insights on how religious or not religious it is; (b) DD is an end of August baby, and we were planning to try out for a top independent academic school next year. Starting year 7 now would deprive us of that chance. DD is not a super academic person, but she is a late bloomer and very hard working, so I thought she should at least give it a try. I do want to give her the best education to the extent I can.

DD is somewhat talented in performing arts (dance, drama, art), and her coach strongly recommended us considering Sylvia Young to develop her potential. I understand that Marylebone is a good alternative to a performing arts school, but again, I am not convinced that it is the right path compared to an academic route.

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Nkmama15 · 16/05/2025 12:09

BeProudPlumPoet · 04/03/2025 10:22

We also received an offer from St Marylebone, which we will accept. It was our top choice so really happy. Only downside is that we are not local so my DD will be the only child from her primary attending St Marylebone

How far is really far? I’ve been looking to see the distance the school offers but that stats showed the offers were not over 1 mile!

Meowfoy · 04/03/2025 14:14

We've declined the place offered to my DD so hopefully the waitlist will move for your DD's friends!

Weescotlady · 04/03/2025 13:59

My daughter was fortunate to get an offer too and we're so far from being religious but accepting because I think the school will be a good fit for her. None of her close friends got in and are currently on waiting list but i'm confident she will manage to make friends.

OhCrumbsWhereNow · 04/03/2025 10:28

Buru · 03/03/2025 22:06

Hi all

We have received a place at Marylebone school for girls and are thinking whether to accept it. Two points that make me hesitate: (a) we are not Christians, and it’s a bit of a stretch for us. We are not religious, but our faith is very important to me and I would not enter a church except some very special occasions. Marylebone was super considerate to us already, which made me apply in the first place, but I would like to get some insights on how religious or not religious it is; (b) DD is an end of August baby, and we were planning to try out for a top independent academic school next year. Starting year 7 now would deprive us of that chance. DD is not a super academic person, but she is a late bloomer and very hard working, so I thought she should at least give it a try. I do want to give her the best education to the extent I can.

DD is somewhat talented in performing arts (dance, drama, art), and her coach strongly recommended us considering Sylvia Young to develop her potential. I understand that Marylebone is a good alternative to a performing arts school, but again, I am not convinced that it is the right path compared to an academic route.

I know lots of girls from non religious families who are extremely talented at dance, music and drama who have opted for St M and been very happy with it.

I wouldn't touch Sylvia Young with a barge pole - there are other threads on here about them as a school. Also know many students there and most are doing very high levels of training outside school - which gets expensive on top of the fees.

If you are wanting academics and PA, then maybe look at Tring?

Finally if your child isn't super academic then consider how happy she may or may not be at a super academic school. It's your child who has to go there, so parents need to consider best fit for an individual chold rather than just what looks good on paper.

BeProudPlumPoet · 04/03/2025 10:23

And my DD is a late summer born too. End of July!

BeProudPlumPoet · 04/03/2025 10:22

We also received an offer from St Marylebone, which we will accept. It was our top choice so really happy. Only downside is that we are not local so my DD will be the only child from her primary attending St Marylebone

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Buru · 03/03/2025 23:31

LIZS · 03/03/2025 22:17

Where is she now if not in y6?

B/n 5 and 6 - a special school which would allow us both, finish the primary school this year or stay an extra year

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LIZS · 03/03/2025 22:17

Where is she now if not in y6?