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If you wanted your child to go to Reading School, what primary would you send them to

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havemercy · 25/01/2015 21:56

Due to proximity I would love my pfb to go to the grammar school in Reading. I'm currently looking at primary schools for him. I have the money to go private, but I know nothing about the private system.

Can anyone suggest a good prep school, or give me positive stories of state educated primary going to Reading school please?

Apologies if my terminology is wrong. I know this is an emotive topic. I'm after a bit of information to help make my decisions. I want to give my pfb the best chance at life and I'd like to keep his options as open as possible. Obviously I have no idea of his aptitude or ability at the moment (I assume he would be able as his father and I are very very well educated from the state system)

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nonameagain · 02/02/2015 16:53

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CharlesRyder · 02/02/2015 17:09

If you want a few more years of 'idyllic' maybe have a look at St Andrews in Pangbourne. It is a lovely school.

I think your DS will do best if he is happy so maybe concentrate on getting the right 'fit' first. I would go and look at all the options that are logistically possible.

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havemercy · 03/02/2015 11:36

Thankyou CharlesRyder for the recommendation. I will take a look at it. I absolutely agree that ds will do best where happy. I have no idea how to assess where he fits best! As I am new to all this. I really really appreciate everyone's input.

I have recently had a look at Waverley and thought it was beautiful. Lovely environment. Not too big. Absolutely loved the music teacher. Reasonable fee's. My big concern at the moment is if a 'commute' is fair on a 4 year old?

I'll be at the st Edwards open day this week too.

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Mychildrenareindividuals · 25/04/2015 18:05

Waverley School currently has a waiting list for R'15 and R'16 with some very positive and educational changes for September including a new Headteacher. Their Open Day today was the busiest I've seen it in years and they thriving as an Independent School.

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Mychildrenareindividuals · 23/06/2015 23:11

Can not recommend Waverley Prep enough. Not only is it 9th in the times top 100 prep schools and top prep school in Berkshire. It is now thriving as a small independant prep school with cash in the bank. Providing an education for over100 school aged pupils gaining above and beyond the national averages in SATs.-