Who is sending their kids to an independant school?

[Kizza2]

I want to send my son to an independant school and was wondering what the best ones around North London are, I dont want him to have to go into the city and would like somewhere with a bus service?

I looked at Latymer, but I feel he would be better supported somewhere which had a better student:teacher ratio.

Thanks for your advice

[Sarcalogos]

Mill Hill is improving rapidly, has a 'broader' academic intake than the more traditionally 'academic' schools and standards/results are getting better all the time.

Highgate has an excellent reputation for the very bright.

Harrow is the natural choice if you want traditional independent schooling, think bizarre traditions and lot of sporty fun (as well as sound academic work).

Facilities at all three are very good, it's really down to personal choice,

Now has that got the thread back on track and out of pedants corner?

[ChazsBrilliantAttitude]

I'm reposting because the thread went of track

Thanks Sarcalogos for getting back on line

Mill Hill is better than in was and they have just dropped Saturday school but do still offer optional activities on the Saturday as they are a boarding school.

Harrow I know someone who sent his son to Harrow as he thought he would far better in the less hot house atmosphere compared to some of the day school options, he enjoyed himself and got good results.

Merchant Taylors is not as far out as you might think, its on the Met line and runs buses from various places. Spacious grounds and good results. I know quite a few people who have sons there and they all seem pleased with it.

I don't know much about UCS or Highgate.

Do you want co-ed or single sex. Do you want boarding? Harrow, Mill Hill, MT etc are more NW London, where are you in London?

[PooshTun]

clayhanger - please point to where the OP gets arsey. As far as I can see, the OP made just the original post. No doubt she was put off by the hostile responses.

If you are going to flame someone's spelling then it helps if you don't demonstrate a lack of comprehension skills.

[BringBack1996]

The best thing to think about it your DS's interests and any extra-curricular activities he may do. Have a look with him at the oppourtunities there are for him to do these activities at each school and what facilities there are for them. Lots of schools bang on about great facilities but, say you DS is into art but their best facilities are for say rugby, your DS isn't necessarily going to benefit. Make sure you take a look around each school and maybe find out a bit about them from other parents - once you've got a shortlist together you could ask for opinions on the specific schools on here.

Sorry I don't know anything about schools in the area but I hope that helped.

[tropicalfish]

st albans boys and habs boys both have a bus service.

[Kizza2]

Hi i am considering merchant taylors....heard it was good. As for girls- anyone considering North London Collegiate? Has anyone heard any reviews about it??

[Kizza2]

thanks for all the positive responses on here, much appreciated.....good luck to all mummies looking for schools for their kids- i know how hard it is now :)

[Good2talk2]

Mill Hill School is on the up and up. Good academic focus with some pupils going to Oxbridge and most to Russell Group unis.