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mljainldn · 29/10/2023 22:07

Me and my family just moved back to the UK this summer from Hong Kong and my 16 yr old son is currently in the lower sixth boarding school but is extremely miserable. We hope to move him to an independent co-ed day school in London and realised that it is an extremely challenging situation. We are looking for schools with a cosmopolitan demographic, nurturing and with good but not overly strict discipline. Most importantly, a school that is genuine care about the wellbeing of children. Both me and my husband are unfamiliar with schools in London after being away for 30 years, and we could only rely on information on the internet but worry that we might make the wrong decision. We wish to reach out to all mums and dads with young teenage children on this forum, and would be most grateful if you could please share with us any recommendations and reputable schools that you may have in mind. Any feedback and advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Fullofthejoysofspring · 08/11/2023 06:56

Not sure where in south london you are but if you're south east, have a look at Colfe's.

www.colfes.com

Amhll · 27/11/2023 18:41

Hi, I might be a bit late but we moved our son to The Cedars School for GCSEs after he was unhappy in Yr 9. He's now thriving and so happy. They have a small Sixth Form but are expanding and combining with the girls' school The Laurels, which shares the same site. It's a private Catholic school but welcomes all faiths. We ourselves are from a mixed culture family (non practising Catholic and Muslim). Their staff have been excellent and we couldn't be happier. Hope this helps.

mljainldn · 28/11/2023 00:09

My utmost gratitude to all of you who reached out and shared all the valuable information with me. I have received offers from Royal Russell, Kew House, Hampton, London Park School and MPW. He has attended a few taster classes, and has finally decided to continue his A levels with Ashbourne College.

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minipie · 28/11/2023 00:14

Oh so glad you have somewhere and such a good range of options too

Apologies for my misinformation upthread - I said London Park sixth form isn’t running yet but it is! Glad you followed up anyway!

mljainldn · 28/11/2023 17:16

Thank you @minipie for your kind assistance, really appreciate it.

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