Looking for some points of view please. My DD has offers from St James’ Senior Girls and St Catherine’s, as well as WL for FHSS (which would be our first choice). Trying to decide between the two she has offers for, in case WL doesn’t convert to an offer. Both easy for us travel wise. St C has better facilities, St J has marginally stronger academics and I think is more academically selective. St C slightly bigger than St J but still relatively small. There’s probably not much to choose between them but I’m interested to hear what others might do in our position and if any current parents of either schools have perspectives to share. My DD is bright and capable but more average academically right now, I think she needs a bit of time to mature and blossom. She’s sociable and confident, will want somewhere she can pursue interests in art, science, and also to get involved in sports. Also pondering whether London location vs more suburban is better and if there’s some benefit to the St J connection and opportunities with the boys school in Ashford also. I do have some concerns re the meditation and vegetarianism at St J and wonder how that feels for students day to day. Any thoughts gratefully received!