Hi all.
We have very recently visited the school, for my son also for a 7+ entry, year 3 start in sept. We are contemplating staines Prep too. He has assessments due at both. We have a younger son who will also be starting at one of them in the reception class. My husband and I are both state school educated, and are new to the independent school route. We like both schools for different reasons. Does anyone have experience of either which may help us make our decision? We like that The Mall will have a good number of boys joining the school new at year 3, and hope this will make the move earlier for my eldest. At Staines Prep, he will essentially be the new boy. Both have good destination schools, The Mall has a more traditional feel and Staines feels more like a really really good primary (neither is a negative comment). We like the heads at both, a lot. Staines is a bigger prep starting from 3 forms from reception (this will make no difference to my year 3 boy, but thought the smaller pre prep at The Mall might be better for my reception starter). They are both moving from a very small school but are also very socialable and happy confident boys. The Mall is more ££ when considering two children, but this is not the main priority when choosing, it just helps.
My husband and I are just so confused, would appreciate any help xx