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Private prep schools in SE London

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kimann · 13/01/2017 18:13

Sending my little girl for the 'assessment' at blackheath prep in March. We do like the school very much as it seems a very good 'all-rounder'. I am also very aware that they only accept 1/5 as it's very competitive. Does anyone have any experiences of this school?

TIA Smile

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CruCru · 14/01/2017 19:08

Hi OP

It might be worth asking MN HQ to change the title to something like "SE London - Blackheath prep" so more people who are familiar with the school click on the link.

moviebuff · 18/01/2017 15:43

My son is due to attend the assessment at Blackheath Prep in March 2018 so I would love to know what ur experience is like once ur daughter goes through the process. Also wanted to find out from you (if u would like to share) how to go about deciding on the whole schooling system. Any pointers would be highly appreciated. TIA x

fleurdelacourt · 20/01/2017 10:36

OP - there are lots of reviews of the school across this site - if you search then you'll get a range of views.

My dc were/are at BP. They have been v happy there largely. The school has strengths across many areas of the curriculum.

Personally the head is not my cup of tea - she's v aloof and brooks no form of criticism. I also don't' like the competitive ethos that permeates every aspect of school life (competitive singing anyone?!!)

But I wouldn't get too hung up on the 3+ entry -there are lots of other prep choices and some v decent primary options locally. If you really are intent on BP then entry after reception is pretty straightforward.

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kimann · 15/02/2017 21:59

hi! sorry only just seen this message. We are going for the test in about a month so will definitely let you know. A friend of mine's daughter has just been accepted (started in January) so i am meeting her this week so see if she has any tips.

Also had a look at other schools around the area and looking at putting my son's name down (he's 5 months atm)

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andsoshesays · 27/03/2017 20:13

How did it go?

user1492521358 · 18/04/2017 14:52

Hi all, are you able to share your experiences with Blackheath prep please? Thanks!

lizzytee · 19/04/2017 22:30

User - search the archives or here is a recent thread.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/education/2760856-Private-schools-in-blackheath-greenwich

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