Dear Parents,
Please help, I would love your advice. This winter, we went through the notorious and miserable North London 4+ assessments, but were beset by illness - my DD achieved a couple of waiting list places, but nothing solid.
We do have two concrete places at Sarum Hall and Pembridge Hall which I think are our realistic choices. Is there anyone who can share their experiences of the schools? I realise they are quite different, one being small and the other being comparatively large, but my daughter is relatively academic and strong willed (!) and I would like to give her the best chance possible for secondary school and the 11+. Does Sarum Hall have an academic or holisitic advantage over Pembridge Hall or vice versa?
I am slightly anxious about the new management of Pembridge following their purchase by the PE firm Inspired Education. The new headmistress at Sarum sounds great, but she has also only been in post for two years and the school is very small, it may run into trouble with VAT added to fees etc... Anyway, I would really appreciate your honest view on your daughter's and your own experience at either school and indeed any feedback you might have.
Thank you so much in advance for your help.