Devonshire House

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I have found a lot of negative comments about this school on Mumsnet.

In particular there is a thread where several different posters pile in and say it's hardly selective at all.

Yet I have read elsewhere that there are about 4 applicants for every place.

I would love to hear some opinions from people who are familiar with this school and with the general North London educational melee milieu.

Thank you.

A guy I used to work for's son does to DH and they are very happy with it.

I agree with Horchata, I think it is grossly unfair to be negative about a school without having first hand experience. My daughter joined in reception, at a distinct disadvantage compared to many of the other children who had started at pre reception. In one year thanks to the outstanding dedication and teaching she is thriving in all areas and we are immensely happy with the school. The pastoral care is amazing, the parents are wonderfully supportive, it is true that it is very international, hence why people leave, but that in my opinion is what makes it special.

I have close friends who have bright children whom have been turned away so to say it isn't selective is a fallacy.

Does anyone know when the assessments for kids starting in September 2015 are?