... or anywhere roughly in the London to Brighton corridor. For context, DS is currently in year 4 at a private all-through school and has been there since nursery. We always thought/hoped that he'd stay there until 18 but he's not enjoying this year (more to do with the ethos of the school than anything else, so nothing that's likely to improve anytime soon), so we've decided it might be time to move on.
We're lucky enough to be flexible and would move to be closer to a school that better suits him, but need to be based in Sussex-ish for work. DS is excelling in maths (currently top of the year), history and sciences. Less so in English. Recently has some outstanding Cat4 results. Enjoys sport, music and drama. Very social and really gets stuck in to all the extra-curricular activities.
He's only ever gone to the same private school (as it worked out cheaper to send him somewhere with extended school days than hire a nanny as we both work full time) but we would absolutely consider state if it was the right fit. If we moved him before secondary I'd much rather he moved to a school he can stay at until he's 18 to avoid more upheaval later on.
We know of Hurst, Bedes, Brighton College, Eastbourne College, Lancing, Ardingly & Cardinal Newman but there must be some other hidden gems out there. Would love to hear your thoughts.