Hello all, we'd just like to share ours and sons experience of this school so other parents have more info when deciding on a private school in the South Croydon area.
We removed our sons (Ks1&2) from there in summer, they are now happy and doing well in another school.
The main problem was poor behaviour in class and in playgrounds.
Minus points weren't a deterrent, so lessons were disrupted by teachers having to deal (ineffectively) constantly with bad, rude behaviour. Eldest son would come home really fed up and upset about this, especially when the perpetrators seem to get rewarded by playing in the sports A teams.
CHBS thrive on their sporting reputation, so they do anything to hang on to the boys who excel in sports, even if means academic boys have lessons disrupted.
Some of the disruptive boys have SENs and there's no support for them. A couple of years ago, there was a lovely SENCO who really tried to support my son with the anxiety he was feeling about going to school, but she moved to a better school.
Youngest son had an ok time, but was never challenged academically. He spent most of ks1 colouring in sheets downloaded from websites. Both my sons secured scholarships because of the work dad and I put in, nothing to do with the school.
The headteacher was dismissive when hubby and I came with our concerns, she'd smile to us but nothing changed.
In short, there are many, much better schools in the area, including some of the outstanding state schools.
CHBS is going down the route many small independent schools have gone - they get desperate for fees, admit any child even if they can't cope with their needs, then close down.
They seemed all about show and how to attract new parents - didn't put enough effort into the boys who were actually there and struggling with poor class management.
Please consider carefully before sending your son there.