Kensington pre prep or Garden House

[Sharonpae]

Are there any parents who had to decide between these two schools? And if so what did you decide and why?

did you mean kensington prep?

Sorry yes Kensington prep

all I can say is that there are quite a few ex Garden House girls at Kensington Prep, I don't think the reverse is true.

I don't have direct expericence, but from what I heard, I guess KP is the obvious choice.

I get the impression that they are very different. KP more academic, GH more chelsea princess (this may be phrased harshly!)

If your DD got an offer for Ken Prep - that means she is a bright and academically minded child.
Garden H will not be a great school for her. She might be bored.

thank you

I would agree, Kensington Prep hands down.

It is sparky, innovative, academic (if your dd has a place it is right for her) and great fun. Produces ambitious girls.
Garden House is lovely, gentle, very wealthy families (not that KP won't be but slightly different market/type of parent - look at fees!) and traditional.

Look at leavers' destinations too. Both are great, just very different.