Tiffin boys - are the current DSs happy there?

[LouseyJohnson]

I'd just like to know from any parents of boys at Tiffin how their DSs are enjoying the school?

For example:
Are they coping academically?
How's the teaching and facilities?
What's the pastoral care like?
Are they fulfilled in terms of extra-curricular activities?
Do they develop good friendships with other likeminded boys?
Good and bad points about the school?

Tiffin is our local grammar and indications are that my year 5 DS is potentially academic enough to pass the test. If we were lucky enough to be in the position to choose, could Tiffin offer an education on a par with the privates like KGS or Kings? Are these worth the fees in comparison to Tiffin?

Grateful for your thoughts ??

my ds is very happy. absolutely thinks he would not have been happier anywhere else. he was offered scholarships to various private schools but we felt that the financial pressure on us and indirectly to him was always going to be in the background. socially it's great, the diversity has added to his understanding if the world enormously. academically is gifted but lazy, and the teaching plus the attitude of the other boys has slowly but surely brought him to a level where he should do very well. brilliant school trips, astounding music. I think they have allowed ds to flounder in sports when he had potential, but that's more down to his stubbornness than their lack of encouragement. food is rubbish. money is tight. PAT went through a bad patch but is very much better now so lots of opportunities to meet parents.

Thanks FormerManorPupil. That's exactly what I'm looking to hear about. I'm really glad your DS loves it. I was particularly concerned about their happiness as I've heard of a few who've struggled via friends of friends but not directly. My DS is like yours, bright but lazy, and very disorganised! You can't tell much from the one open day a year as its so crowded.

Any more views very welcome.

he says it's a very understanding, inclusive year group. there are cool boys and quiet boys and lots of in betweens, and no-one is excluded
there will always be wild ones, there's been one expulsion I think firm his year group. personally I have raised concerns a couple of times and they have responded well but we haven't had any major issues to deal with. New head, who is existing assistant, takes over in Sept. no idea what the impact will be. excellent music director leaving too, but hopefully he will find a worthy successor.

I meant pastorally I have raised concerns, i.e. asked for help with specific issues worrying ds