My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
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Bromley High Vs Farringtons
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SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
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KWF75 ·
27/03/2024 21:31
SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
KWF75 ·
28/03/2024 12:33
BirdieF · 28/03/2024 09:14
Although I am sorry that you were unhappy with your experience of working there. From a parent’s perspective, the school you describe is so far from the school we are currently experiencing - I’m really surprised. My daughter has had a huge number of opportunities since she joined in September, her confidence has soared and she is genuinely very happy there.
Lizy1234 ·
28/03/2024 17:12
BirdieF · 28/03/2024 09:14
Although I am sorry that you were unhappy with your experience of working there. From a parent’s perspective, the school you describe is so far from the school we are currently experiencing - I’m really surprised. My daughter has had a huge number of opportunities since she joined in September, her confidence has soared and she is genuinely very happy there.
FrownedUpon ·
28/03/2024 17:17
KWF75 · 27/03/2024 21:31
Ex-teacher from Farringtons here - avoid it like the plague. They're excellent at putting on a good show on open days and looking good but it's all show and no substance. Senior management are a liability and staff morale is at an all-time low. Several staff have left since I did 3 years ago all because of the same reason - management. Complaints aren't dealt with. Bullying isn't dealt with, the school lets kids get away with more than they should because they're desperate to keep the money from the tuition fees. Bromley High is so much better. Got several ex-students who went there from Farringtons and are thriving. All staff who have left have thrived in our new places too. Go for BH.
SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
KWF75 ·
28/03/2024 17:18
FrownedUpon · 28/03/2024 17:17
That’s interesting. I’ve heard staff morale is terrible & a number of staff are looking to leave
KWF75 · 27/03/2024 21:31
Ex-teacher from Farringtons here - avoid it like the plague. They're excellent at putting on a good show on open days and looking good but it's all show and no substance. Senior management are a liability and staff morale is at an all-time low. Several staff have left since I did 3 years ago all because of the same reason - management. Complaints aren't dealt with. Bullying isn't dealt with, the school lets kids get away with more than they should because they're desperate to keep the money from the tuition fees. Bromley High is so much better. Got several ex-students who went there from Farringtons and are thriving. All staff who have left have thrived in our new places too. Go for BH.
SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
Lizy1234 ·
28/03/2024 17:25
FrownedUpon · 28/03/2024 17:17
That’s interesting. I’ve heard staff morale is terrible & a number of staff are looking to leave
KWF75 · 27/03/2024 21:31
Ex-teacher from Farringtons here - avoid it like the plague. They're excellent at putting on a good show on open days and looking good but it's all show and no substance. Senior management are a liability and staff morale is at an all-time low. Several staff have left since I did 3 years ago all because of the same reason - management. Complaints aren't dealt with. Bullying isn't dealt with, the school lets kids get away with more than they should because they're desperate to keep the money from the tuition fees. Bromley High is so much better. Got several ex-students who went there from Farringtons and are thriving. All staff who have left have thrived in our new places too. Go for BH.
SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
KWF75 ·
25/04/2024 01:09
Lizy1234 · 28/03/2024 17:25
Me too! Absolutely awful for teachers and students.
FrownedUpon · 28/03/2024 17:17
That’s interesting. I’ve heard staff morale is terrible & a number of staff are looking to leave
KWF75 · 27/03/2024 21:31
Ex-teacher from Farringtons here - avoid it like the plague. They're excellent at putting on a good show on open days and looking good but it's all show and no substance. Senior management are a liability and staff morale is at an all-time low. Several staff have left since I did 3 years ago all because of the same reason - management. Complaints aren't dealt with. Bullying isn't dealt with, the school lets kids get away with more than they should because they're desperate to keep the money from the tuition fees. Bromley High is so much better. Got several ex-students who went there from Farringtons and are thriving. All staff who have left have thrived in our new places too. Go for BH.
SSBay · 25/02/2024 15:43
My DD has been offered a place at both Bromley High School and Farringtons. We like both schools equally for different reasons. She also passed the Kent 11+ and is awaiting school offers next week. I get the impression BH is more academic than Farringtons but the extra curricula activities on offer at Farringtons are very appealing. We have found Farringtons to be much more accommodating and approachable but we also feel an all girls school would suit her.
Any insights into the experiences of others would be much appreciated.
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