I strongly advise against attending Tiffin Girls School. My experience there years ago was deeply troubling, particularly regarding pastoral care.
In Year 7, I faced severe bullying from a popular girl, which quickly escalated to the entire year turning against me. This shattered my self-confidence, leading me to avoid extracurricular activities for fear of ridicule. My anxiety reached a point where I dreaded going out in public, convinced that I would be laughed at, which severely impacted my academic performance.
Despite the bullying being widely known—both by students and staff—no one intervened. In fact, one PE teacher even mocked me during class. As my mental health declined, I fell into a dark place, feeling suicidal and resorting to self-harm. Instead of receiving support, I was treated with disdain by teachers who looked down on me for my declining grades, despite the obvious circumstances of me being severely bullied by the other girls. I was made to be their amusement. There for them to tease and embarrass whenever they felt like it.
After completing my GCSEs, I transferred to a mixed private school for sixth form, and my life changed dramatically. I thrived academically, participated in extracurriculars, and even became a school prefect. The supportive environment allowed me to achieve top marks in my A-levels and gain admission to a prestigious Russell Group university. Today, I work in finance in Canary Wharf, and I attribute my success to the private school I attended. NOT Tiffin Girls School.
Ironically, some girls warned me that I wouldn't survive in any other school, especially a private one, and that I'd face even more bullying. How wrong they were.
My advice is clear: do not send your daughter to Tiffin. I've reconnected with a few former classmates who have expressed regret over what I endured, but unfortunately, it's too late for change. the damage has been done and I will forever carry a scar that has healed for sure, but will never go away.