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Can anyone recommend a Catholic school in the south of England?

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Slitherin · 04/02/2023 15:56

Looking for a secondary school for my DS - he needs good teaching and good behaviour but not too much pressure. Somewhere nurturing, non-selective and ideally Catholic. Could be anywhere in the south of England as we’re planning to move. Any recommendations?

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Roundlampshade · 04/02/2023 15:56

Independent school?

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Slitherin · 04/02/2023 16:05

We would prefer state @Roundlampshade

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rubyslippers · 04/02/2023 16:06

Trinity in Woodford is a well regarded catholic school

there’s also Davenant Foundation School in Loughton, Essex

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StateOfTheUterus · 04/02/2023 16:08

St Edmunds Catholic school in Portsmouth. Great school, has outstanding Ofsted.

Tangerinie · 04/02/2023 16:09

There is one in Weybridge - think it's called St George's. Meant to be good, although I have no experience of it myself

Couchpotato3 · 04/02/2023 16:10

St Peter's in Gloucester (state)
St Edward's in Cheltenham (independent)

Tangerinie · 04/02/2023 16:10

Tangerinie · 04/02/2023 16:09

There is one in Weybridge - think it's called St George's. Meant to be good, although I have no experience of it myself

Oh sorry, I think it's selective

musicmum75 · 04/02/2023 16:13

John Henry Newman in Stevenage

Fifthtimelucky · 04/02/2023 16:19

The Times comprehensive school of the year this year was St Peter's in Guildford. Last year it was St Andrew’s in Leatherhead. Both are Catholic schools.

Dogsandchocolaterule · 04/02/2023 16:21

St Anselm's in Canterbury

IloveJudgeJudy · 04/02/2023 17:00

At Simon Stock in Maidstone

Exasperatednow · 04/02/2023 17:02

St Bede's , Cambridge. Not strictly south east..

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Slitherin · 04/02/2023 18:32

This is really helpful. Does anyone have any particularly good experiences they can share? I will check out the Times report

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BarbaraVineFan · 04/02/2023 18:36

St Joseph's College in Reading. It's independent, but very affordable and down to earth, and a lovely school

StateOfTheUterus · 04/02/2023 20:34

Have a child at St Edmunds in Portsmouth. He’s very quirky and I thought he’d have an awful time at secondary school. He’s really happy and has a solid friendship group. The teachers are lovely: friendly and supportive. Has really good exam results. Southsea is a great place to live. Highly recommend!

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Slitherin · 04/02/2023 21:21

Thank you 😊

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LimeTreeGrove · 04/02/2023 21:39

A lot of the highest rated secondaries in Surrey are Catholic. www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/best-secondary-schools-ofsted-outstanding-23277905

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Slitherin · 04/02/2023 21:57

@LimeTreeGrove I know those schools get great results but worry a bit about whether they do that by stressing the kids out

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ritarita · 04/02/2023 22:02

IloveJudgeJudy · 04/02/2023 17:00

At Simon Stock in Maidstone

I'm sorry but I have to disagree... have been mugged twice going to pick my son up - one of those times it turned out it was his teacher! Shock

notanothernamechangemother · 04/02/2023 22:02

St Wilfred's in Crawley

BankOfDave · 04/02/2023 22:23

Do you not need to narrow down your criteria a bit more than just a good Catholic school in the ‘south’?

You want a city, rural, seaside area? Commutable for work, transport links etc.?
There’s huge variation in cost across the South.

Be aware Ofsted rating change frequently so I wouldn’t move just for a state school.

amicissimma · 04/02/2023 22:25

The London Oratory

amicissimma · 04/02/2023 22:26

St Joseph's in Slough

Johnnysgirl · 04/02/2023 22:28

ritarita · 04/02/2023 22:02

I'm sorry but I have to disagree... have been mugged twice going to pick my son up - one of those times it turned out it was his teacher! Shock

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You were mugged by your son's teacher? How very peculiar.

NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 04/02/2023 23:11

St John the Baptist, Woking.
My grandson's primary school is a feeder for it so no personal experience for it yet but son's neighbours speak highly of it.