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Ibstock vs Streatham & Clapham

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bunny123 · 18/02/2015 00:55

Our DD is lucky enough to be offered places at both these schools, and I just wondered what your opinion would be please. i know that answer should be obvious as Ibstock has really good results in comparison, amazing grounds/facilities, and the children seemed polite and happy, and I hear good things, but for some reason i keep throwing up obstacles - the journey is a bit tricky, approx 40min broken up into three legs, and what I value is a nurturing, confidence building environment, which feels more prevalent at SCSH. Our DD is quiet, studious, and not at all alpha, so could do with having her confidence lifted, but I worry that as good as a school Ibstock is, it might not do the job as she may find herself swimming amongst some highly academic peers, which could be her undoing. I probably have it all wrong, and worry unnecessarily, but would love to hear your views.

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jeanne16 · 18/02/2015 06:13

I would choose the school with the better journey which sounds like Streatham and Clapham. A journey broken into 3 legs is bound to experience delays. She will do well at either school.

trader21c · 21/02/2015 01:06

A girl's school will be good for your daughter if you feel she'd benefit from having her confidence lifted - I wouldn't fancy a journey with 3 legs either - my DD has two and that is quite enough!

bunny123 · 24/02/2015 11:48

Thank you all for your wise words. We are going to go with S&CH. ;-)

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Condemned · 24/02/2015 14:49

I just paid our deposit today, I hope they both enjoy the school ??

bunny123 · 26/02/2015 14:03

Ditto. I thought the headmaster session on Tuesday was very good.

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