What is a 'leafy comp' 'good/outstanding comp'?

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I see this term referred to on MN on lots of threads - what is the definition of such a school please? I can grasp the meaning (I think) but I'm not sure if it's metaphorical or there is in fact some objective criteria? Do posters mean they are Ofsted good/outstanding or something else? I've spent a lot of time living away and in my day a comp was the alternative to the grammar school but I'm not sure what they are when most areas don't have a grammar school these days? How will I know if my local schools fall into this leafy comps/good/outstanding category? Is it based on Ofsted or something else?

Apologies in advance if it really is just the Ofsted category they have been placed in rather than something more complex

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just hope nobody takes it seriously - especially the schools

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Huge applause to rabbitsew. This thread moved from serious to funny to funnier.

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Downe House - for all the happy people

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Hampton School is very well-endowed, I hear....

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Millfield - spelt with a double L

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Caterham school - catering school sponsored by the Pork Marketing Board.

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Bryanston school - school in a bit of a pickle over its spelling.

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Lockers Park - not short of storage space

Wrekin Park - pupils smash it up every term

I'm not sure if there is an upside to Downside.

Shiplake College - yes, but how on earth did it get there?

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Bedales - a venerable school which allows alcohol.

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Dragon School - say no more.

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Sexeys School - because they are

LVA Ascot - make mine a double

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Dulwich College - school for dim witches.

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The Perse - a school for children with money

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Marlborough College : for a smokin' hot education

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Effingham High - a school sponsored by Ann Summers

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Oxford High - a school for weedy children

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What does that make Effingham High then, grovel

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Uppingham - a business school sponsored by the Pork Marketing Board.

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Giggleswick School - laughter in class is very annoying.

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University College School - yes, all three, but not in that order...

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Christ's Hospital - a school you only have to attend for three days

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Benenden any of the other chaps from the schools who were bussed in for the dance

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Haileybury - a drama school for American actresses

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NLCS - Nice Ladies Can Sew.

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Ampleforth : where the Monks have had plenty to eat

Oundle : for those who stubbed their toes on the old A1

Charterhouse : like a scheduled house but a bit cheaper

Radley : like a handbag but with less orphans