6th Form entry Boarding School - suggestions please

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rgb265 · 15/09/2016 14:22

We live in London. My son would like to board for 6th Form. He is very sporty - an all rounder, especially tennis, cricket and rugby. He is bright, good with languages but not in the highest academic achieving group. Could any mumsnettters suggest some boarding schools - co-ed or boys, not so far from London - which your children have postively experienced

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228agreenend · 15/09/2016 14:36

St George's in Harpenden

I have friends who's children go there (non-boarders). It's got a good reputation.

sweetfluffybunnies · 15/09/2016 14:40

Reeds School in Cobham, Surrey, sounds like it might be a good fit for your son. It is very sporty but also achieves good academic results, although perhaps not as stellar as others! It is co-ed in the 6th form.

You should take a look, it sounds like it might be suitable.

LIZS · 15/09/2016 14:43

Epsom , Cranleigh or possibly Whitgift

LIZS · 15/09/2016 14:44

Epsom , Cranleigh or possibly Whitgift

EleanorRigby123 · 15/09/2016 16:21

Do you want weekly or full boarding?
For weekly look at Cranleigh, Epsom College, St John's Leatherhead, Reeds.
Full - St Edwards Oxford, Kings Canterbury, Uppingham, Oundle.

bojorojo · 15/09/2016 16:33

Not so far from London would be Harrow, Haileybury, Rugby (a bit further), St Edwards, Oxford.I have freinds who have been pleased with all of these.

akkakk · 15/09/2016 16:44

I know boys who went to Reeds who skied for England at Junior level and were able to spend c. 16 weeks of the ski season in France, supported by the school in their work... great flexibility...

whateveryousay · 17/09/2016 22:25

My kids go to Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate, Surrey. It's a state boarding school, so there are fees, but nothing like the private sector. They have a 6th Form.

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rgb265 · 18/09/2016 00:05

thank you all for suggestions

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OrlandaFuriosa · 18/09/2016 00:15

Dies he want co-ec or not? A levels or IB?
If v good at rugger, Dulwich.

Then depends which side of London you are.

SE, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge, Kings Canterbury,
N, Harrow
W, Marlborough, easy to get to.

Dancingdreamer · 19/09/2016 22:50

My DD just started in 6th form at Marlborough and loving it so far. Mostly girls coming in at this stage but about 8 boys joined.

mymatemax · 21/09/2016 23:34

Woodbridge in Suffolk. Lovely school, great ethos brilliant sports provision. about an hour from Liverpool st on the train

jgjgjgjgjg · 25/09/2016 14:58

Royal Russell on the outskirts of Croydon.

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