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

[MovingBack]

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

[TalkinPeace]

Millfield - spelt with a double L

[TheCatAteMyTaxReturn]

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

[TalkinPeace]

Downe House - for all the happy people

[grovel]

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

[TalkinPeace]

just hope nobody takes it seriously - especially the schools