I'm calling out to parents who have first hand experience of this school or anyone who has heard from close family/friends about how good this school is academically & what it's like socially? It currently has an OSFTED outstanding rating but last inspection was 6+ years ago & i've heard from existing parents, through the grapevine & can see from DFE's average point score for last 4 years that it's slipping every year. Apparently it's set to go down a rating to 'Good' in the next inspection.
It's almost right opposite us, so DS will probably be starting in Sept '15 & i'm confused as to whether to go private to St Martins in Mill Hill. Courtland was once highly regarded, but i heard from someone (untrusted source that doesn't have a child at Courtland) that a private tutor commented on how little Courtland children knew academically, compared to other children she tutors, that attend other schools.
Please help. Any knowledge would be much appreciated!
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