Does anyone have a view on these schools? I want my kids to be pushed to hopefully pass the 11 plus, but I’m very aware it depends on the child. Main focus really is a nice school, lovely kids, and they enjoy going to school each day.
St Vincent’s
Bollin
Bowdon Prep
Forest school
We can ‘afford’ prep but it would be a big sacrifice and I do wonder if it’s worth it. So I’d love to hear from state primary parents and how they’ve found navigating the 11 plus process.
OTOH, if the preps really do give the best chance (and avoid extensive after school and weekend tutoring) we can afford to do it, if the value is there and cut our cloth accordingly.
I know Bollin had a blip a few years ago, but I like that it’s smaller compared to St Vincent’s. Also maybe Bowdon Church which seems very polished? (Although i got the vibe maybe a vit
cliquey?)