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Schools in SW20

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Feelingsensitive · 12/06/2010 18:10

I live in SW20 and am loking at 3 schools in my local area: Hatfeild (correct spelling), West Wimbledon and Hollymount. I have visited all 3 and think they each have pros and cons but overall OK. We are nearest to WW but apprently it is very popular right noe. Our neighbours use Hatfeild. Just wanted to get some other views of anyone can help.

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deaddei · 12/06/2010 18:17

All good in my opinion.
WW has sometimes been a poor relation due to its catchment, but it is a very vibrant and Ofsted outstanding school (FWIW)
Hatfeild excellent- head retiring, don't know who's going in. Deputy is a hoot.
Hollymount- lovely head.
Can't go wrong with any of them.

Feelingsensitive · 12/06/2010 19:58

Thanks for that. Just read my message - appalling spelling. Don't think I would be near enough for Hollymount TBH but the one thing that stands out for me is the area its in. Generally very expensive. I guess therefore that the children are predominantly middle class. Whereas the other two schools seem to include less wealthier areas. Not sure which is better as I am new to all this.

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deaddei · 13/06/2010 09:28

Actually no- Hollymount has a real mixture.
Don't be fooled- many who live near Hollymount send private.
Wealthy does not equate poor school/awful children. Quite the opposite IME.

Feelingsensitive · 13/06/2010 10:13

Thanks again.

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Feelingsensitive · 13/06/2010 10:27

Got interrupted by children - was going to say that I had heard HM was expanding and as it is already quite small I was concerned it will become smaller still. They will be losing playground space for a new building. HF has lovely grounds whereas WW just look awful to me. However, I have heard some great things about WW in terms of what actually goes on in there.

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Feelingsensitive · 14/06/2010 21:55

Anyone else know about these schools?

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