My DD2 has an offer from Tormead and didn't sit for the other two schools as she's currently in Tormead's junior school. DD1 is already in the senior school.
We have been very impressed by Mrs Foord’s changes to Tormead since 2010 when she took over the headship. There has been a significant changing of the guard amongst the staff with the recruitment of a raft of enthusiastic, dynamic teachers, both male and female, across all subjects. She has also presided over a major building project that has dragged the senior school buildings into the 21st century.
Her introduction of a range of scholarships awarded to girls entering both Year 6 and Year 7 to halt an exodus of talent at Yr 7 has, but for a couple of exceptions, succeeded. There is, therefore, a strong feeling amongst current parents that Tormead's stock is on the up. I appreciate that you may be influenced by the historic league table positions of St Cats and GHS but those Tormead girls selected under Mrs Foord's headship have yet to take their A Levels (but the current Oxbridge offers augur well!)
Tormead fosters a "give it a go" attitude in its girls without them feeling that they need to "ace" something from the off - which, I think, helps them develop resilience/ perseverance for the future. Girls are therefore involved in a diverse range of activities without the pressure to devote themselves to just one activity in order to excel (although this is, of course, an option should your daughter so choose!).
I strongly recommend attending the upcoming open day to judge for yourself.