Berkhamsted Boys or St Columba’s St Albans?
They seem like chalk and cheese, but we have offers for both, we’re confused and needing to make decision. We’ve recently moved from London and are new to the area.
DS is extremely sporty, competitive, very average academically, stronger in English than Maths, loves science, DT and STEM. Confident socially but doesn’t cope well under pressure especially if he feels he is falling behind his peers. Good pastoral care is a must.
I was swaying towards Berkhamsted, their facilities are impressive but really want a school that will support his individual needs and I think St C is a much smaller school and will do a better job?
I have been reading here that Berkhamsted is pushy and competitive, which sounds like a lot of hard work to be honest. DS will never be an academic high flyer so a well rounded education is our priority. We want him to be encouraged by his school to achieve his best as he can be a little lazy, but happiness comes first.