Magdalen vs Abingdon vs Haberdashers

[Mumof3ds]

Hi There,

I am new to UK. My son who is year 3 has offered a place (after assessments) in

1. Magdalen college school, oxford
   
2. Abingdon school, near oxford
   
3. Haberdashers asks Boys schools, watford.
   

I have looked at many league tables and different analysis online,most of them shows different results. My son is academic, not that interested in sports.
Like any mum I wish to send him to the best place, and it would be great if some one could guide me choose the best decision for an academically well child. We are willing to relocate based on the selection.

many thanks,

[summerends]

If you go to either MCS junior or Abingdon prep you still have the choice of both those senior schools at 11-13 and he will still keep his friends. For that reason I would probably discount Haberdashers unless there are other reason to live near there.
Commute time is all important in Oxford / Abingdon so have you got time to work out where you are going to live? That might bias your choice to minimise the time you are stuck in traffic. TBH I don't think you can make a wrong choice but your DS might feel more drawn to one rather than the other from a visit.

[booble]

Habs prep was voted prep school of the year recently according to their website so I would say Habs.

[QueenOfToast]

Habs is a good school but I wouldn't bother to relocate to send your son there. We live close to Habs and I would much prefer to live in the Oxford area.

[geetamotwani]

Hi , please let us know what was your selection and experience of that particular School,