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Help please Habs or STAH

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Ponymadmummy · 04/02/2020 06:28

My daughter has been offered a place at both habs and STAH.

Does anyone have children there in primary? I’m trying to gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision as to where is best for her.

Habs has a reputation for being pushy but I’ve discovered from a couple of people who are there in primary this is perhaps not true. Have been told their pastoral care is outstanding and no homework until year 3.

Initially I preferred St Albans but now I’m edging towards habs because I figure I can always move her if she is unhappy or it’s too much. I actually like the fact they are honest with parents and tell them if they aren’t suited further down the line.

I just really ultimately want my daughter to be happy, have a solid education with a good social circle and be encouraged to achieve her absolute best.

Another concern of habs is that ethnically I’ve heard it’s quite clicky and I’m worried she will be in a minority and left out of parties because of race (someone told me they moved their daughter because of this?!) i hadn’t even considered that before until was told this.

Any advice is gratefully received, the commute isn’t a concern - they are both pretty equidistant from our location.

Thank you 🙏🏻

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waterbottle12 · 04/02/2020 07:36

Habs all the way. Amazing school, very genuinely into their pastoral care/resilience, minimal homework in the juniors. not at all cliquey in fact they discourage 'best friends' in the juniors. no 11+ to get into senior and no 'managing out'.

waterbottle12 · 04/02/2020 07:37

PS should say I know nothing about SAH. But anyone who turns down a place at Habs unless for distance is making a mistake, IMO.

Moominmammacat · 04/02/2020 08:48

We turned down a scholarship at Habs (and a place at St A) ... totally no mistake at all!

Ponymadmummy · 04/02/2020 11:54

Can I ask why you turned both down if you don’t mind? And where did you send DD instead xx

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Ponymadmummy · 04/02/2020 11:55

Thanks water bottle. That’s the general consensus I’m hearing xx

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Moominmammacat · 04/02/2020 12:24

Local comp, albeit very good one. Objected to paying and what they turn out. There are some very good things about private education but also some atrocious aspects. Delighted by my decision, quids in and with them both in their late 20s now, they have done "better" than most at private schools. Each to his own though ..

whatisit12345 · 04/02/2020 20:57

Habs is a very nurturing school. Not pushy at all and like you rightly said no homework policy till year 3... Even then it is a very light touch. Playground is fantastic and no clicky parents. We started recently and found it to be absolutely great for our DD. She has quickly made friends and has settled so well. I thoroughly recommend it.

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