Name changed for obvious reasons.
DD was at this school. Parents didn't like Myleene as she alerted the paparazzi when she was doing the school run, so we had to pick our way through photographers to get to school, until the head had a word.
But I agree with her about the parents. We found them very grasping, and even the children too. I remember one mother laughing how her DD had changed from having a party with a few girls to a whole class party, just so she could get more presents. I would have been mortified had it been me. She then sent a request for a large amount of money per guest. They were millionaires but far more greedy than many.
Also, we had play dates (sorry) where my DD would listen bemused, as the girls would compare how much they had in their bank accounts/wedding funds/how many houses they had. They were only 9 years old.
The parents were very cliquey and wouldn't let you in unless you fitted their requirements re social class/profession etc. They probably thought they were lovely, but they really weren't. A real lesson on how money and an (Oxbridge) education can't buy manners and real class.
I am obviously bitter
but have had my fingers burned by these North London mums. My DD has moved schools and is now MUCH happier in a more mixed environment.
There were some very lovely parents, include down to earth celebs, but not very many. The vengeful part of me is quite pleased that Myleene has shone the spotlight on the less pleasant side of this school. But I didn't particularly like her either! DH did though and loved holding the door open for her. 