We are thinking about these 7+ options for 2015 entry for my daughter who has high energy levels and is good across the board incl. sports.
We are comfortable that all of these schools provide good education with some differences potentially in depth in breadth.
CLSG seems to focus on cramming in as much as progress as possible in math and English with extra curriculum activities available but being paid lip service to. Very pushy but if the child can cope 11+ places at the senior are more or less secure. Smaller school can be a bit too claustrophobic for some, little outside space
NLCS seems similar to CLSG with a bigger year group, wider ability range and more tutoring + obviously different site with better outside space and different logistics
Bute seems broader with sports and science but has a much wider ability range and leaves the more able ones to either idle or make progress outside of school, then there is 11+plus risk.
If people have a basis for comparing any of these schools, it would great to hear your views.