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Habs boys vs City vs UCS vs Highgate vs latymer upper

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Overlyconcernedmum · 14/02/2026 10:22

DS has done very well to secure places in these schools. Now it’s time for the tough decision of where to choose. Does anyone have any insight on any of these schools? DS is academic but also sporty and enjoys drama. He doesn’t mind if it’s co-ed or boys only. We live in north London but all the schools are manageable to get to.

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roses2 · 14/02/2026 12:54

All are excellent choices although Latymer Upper (if this is the West London school) doesn't offer GCSE's anymore, they have their own private qualification which puts me off if there is ever a scandal or poor management of the school.

Habs is difficult to get to by public transport and you'd have to rely on coach or a parent picking up.

So for me that would leave City, UCS and Highgate all of which are excellent. Which is easiest for your child to get to on their own?