Hi all, thanks so much for your responses about Putney.
@Stircrazyschoolmum that's useful information in your PM, thank you so much! @southsouthlondon I'm not sure really - and now having last-minute wobble about it all! Mind made up a couple of nights ago...and then started re-thinking it all...!
We've released all other offers and now it's just between Wimbledon High and Putney High. I know they are very similar, especially being GDST schools, but at the same time there are some subtle differences. Distance-wise we're very slightly closer to Putney but I don't think a difference of 5-10 minutes in commute will be the deal-breaker.
Previous MN posters have provided some useful insights (autumnightsaredrawingin, pink flamingos1 and sandybayley), so been going through these threads.
WHS is the slightly more academic one, possibly more STEM-orientated? However, I believe that historically PHS was the more academic option. And obviously the league tables can go up and down, and in 7 years' time anything can change.
Both have similar size year groups and similar size grounds. DD isn't massively sporty so the hockey vs lacrosse difference isn't very significant.
Love the focus on fun at Putney!
Possibly WHS has better links with a boys schools (i.e. KCS)? Meanwhile, I see from the GSG that the parents' community is very sociable at PHS which I see as a strength as you get to know who your teenager is spending time with.
Love Putney riverside but also love Wimbledon village!
Like the 9 GCSEs at Wimbledon (rather than 10 GCSEs) as feel that takes away some of the pressure during the teenage years. Also like the lack of assigning grades in years 7-8 at Putney as, again, this reduces pressure.
But stuck now! And would love to make a decision as very much aware we are holding onto an offer that could go to another girl.
Just so difficult without seeing inside the bloomin schools!!!