Less academic indy schools Guildford area

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Hi All,
Our DD is currently in y5 of a rather academic girls school in Guildford, she’s been there since reception and it’s been great so far but we have serious reservations about the suitability of the senior school.
She’s ‘borderline’ dyslexic, Helen Arkell have advised us to re-test in a couple of years as at the moment she obviously has memory issues but due to coping strategies just scores a little too highly to fall into the dyslexic category, the ‘non-diagnosis’ was a bit of a surprise to all involved as she ticks so many boxes, in fact school have put her on the SEN register and arranged for her to have sessions with a dyslexia tutor.
Anyway, she’s been keeping her head above water so far but it’s hard work for her and she’s starting to fall below the required standard. We’re worried that if she does progress to the senior school it’s going to be one long miserable struggle for her. We don’t care about grades, we just want her to be happy.
We’re having a look at alternatives, we’d like to stay independent but just find somewhere that’s less academically rigorous. The list so far is St Teresa’s, Priors Field, Belmont, and Frensham Heights - we’d appreciate any other suggestions and first hand experiences.
Thanks very much

You could add Manor House School, Bookham to your list.
Best of luck.

You could try Notre Dame, Manor House, St Theresa's.

If you don't mind mixed, you could look at Box Hill school or Claremont in Esher (maybe a bit far from Guildford)

Claremont is selective now and very popular, see the thread in this section.

Thanks, I’ll take a look at all of those, co-Ed definitely not a problem.

@sunshineclouds24

Claremont is selective now and very popular, see the thread in this section.

But is it so selective that it rules out a bright but underachieving boy? I heard good things fairly recently about their pastoral care. I think if that is right, a child would flourish.

Girl, not boy. Duh. Sorry think I got two threads mixed up.

Claremont are making it clear to prospective parents that they don't take SEN, a ds last year got rejected for his SEN but got into a Sutton grammar.

A vote for Frensham especially if she has a creative streak.

@sunshineclouds24

Claremont are making it clear to prospective parents that they don't take SEN, a ds last year got rejected for his SEN but got into a Sutton grammar.

Wow. That's such a reversal from a few years ago. Good on the DS who got into Sutton!

Frensham is a good idea too.

When I visited Box Hill for a social event it seemed lovely. Really nurturing. But that was 5 years ago.

Duke of Kent school may also be worth looking at. Not sure if it is still the case, but it used to have a good reputation for dyslexia support.

I was looking at Duke of Kent last night, sounds pretty promising.
I’ve got lots of open days coming up!
Thanks for your help everyone, I’m feeling much more positive about things now I’ve seen what a choice there is…cue a barrage of new posts from me asking about individual schools!