Posting in primary and secondary as would be interested to hear opinions from both. DS has been given a 7+ offer to study at UCS - we are delighted. We feel it's a lovely school, nurturing although high academic standards, in a lovely part of London, we really loved the headteacher and feel our DS will be happy there.
We also applied to Highgate, City and contemplated Habs but chose not to in the end owing to distance. DS didn't get into to Highgate or City but we are okay with this as UCS was our first choice.
Telling some people about our offer from UCS, they seem to be a bit "sorry", as if it was a shame he didn't get into Highgate. I don't understand. Why the negativity? UCS is a great school? Okay it doesn't have the league table results of WUS or St Pauls but I don't think I'd want my DS chugging into central London on the tube every day and being pushed to breaking point. Please help me understand - maybe I'm just talking to the wrong people but we are really happy and proud to be offered a place at UCS! Is it not considered "as good" a school??