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London private school for non academic mildly dyslexic boy

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Purpletears · 27/06/2017 07:46

Does such a thing exist where teaching standards are high? Although (according to Ed Psych anyway) my son's intelligence is above average, he performs below average in all the standardised tests and is dyslexic. He is v small for his age and v slim and although a happy boy is not hugely confident and so can be pushed around by the less kind children. He needs a small class size and a nurturing environment to achieve his potential. Preferably within reach of West London or somewhere along the overground in North London. He is in Year 4 at the moment so would love to move him somewhere that avoids the 11+ and preferably 13+ too (13+ seems most likely to just be putting off the problem). Does anyone know of anywhere which would work? My research so far is coming up with a big fat zero.

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MrsKlugscheisser · 28/06/2017 23:14

I was going to suggest More House or St Chris, but I see I've already been beaten to it!

ProjectGetThroughTheDay · 02/07/2017 19:26

Bruern Abbey

wandsworthma · 03/07/2017 16:28

not wanting to spread rumours, just make sure you do your due diligence on Hall School Wimbledon. nasty story in the Standard and less than flattering recent ofsteds, not about the general teaching but about how the school is run.

www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-arrested-in-yard-voyeurism-inquiry-involving-wimbledon-private-school-a3524091.html

Purpletears · 04/07/2017 23:01

Great, thanks for the info. Very interesting.

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Shavi · 04/04/2018 09:47

Hi

Hope you have found the right school for your son.
Recently I visited Thames Christen School near Clapham Junction Railway station and I have a very good feeling about this school .

ItsNotJustMe · 08/04/2018 23:31

Harrodian in Barnes

Wheresthebeach · 09/04/2018 15:57

A friend has her very lovely, quite bright, artistic dyslexic son at Ewell Castle. They couldn't be happier - its been a great school for him and very flexible around GCSE choices to play to his strengths.

Roseredvelvet · 14/04/2018 11:50

Radnor House or Harrodian.

Needmoresleep · 14/04/2018 13:29

The Harrodian is very very over-subscribed. It is perfectly possible to get Hampton, say, and not the Harrodian. Treat it as a long shot.

vanillaD · 28/06/2020 21:34

Appreciate this thread is old. I am interested to hear feedback or reviews on Portland Place School. My son had a very similar profile. He is above average cognitively but ADD gets in the way of his focus and doesn’t do well in exams. I want him to be stimulated though and able to join more academic schools later on at 13+ or later

After8itsgrownuptime · 29/06/2020 13:09

My son had dyslexia and we have just been offered a place at St james in Ashford. We are also Looking at halliford and Emanuel .

barbfoster1x · 30/06/2020 14:29

Hi @Purpletears

Heathside school - non selective, nurturing and 100% academic! Previous owner was awful - but Dukes education group bought the school last year and its gone from strength to strength...... results are great with two Scholarships for Westminster this year and one Queens award. Its also has an all through element - so if you don't want 11 or 13+ you can stay with them.
Worth a look at - although I hear they now have a waiting list.....

OnePunnyTiger · 23/01/2026 22:10

Purpletears · 27/06/2017 10:02

Thanks for the replies - really appreciated. It just seems crazy that it is so hard to find an indie school for a non academic child - not everyone can meet the national average. It is the class sizes which are important I think as he needs support. I think I would rather a school where he could join the prep now so he doesn't have to do the 11+ at all. I will look into all the options above so thanks v much for those. Are they likely to expect national average at least though?

Hi, following up on this thread as in the same boat now. Where did you end up? Any recommendations for someone in similar shoes?

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