Struggling to find non-selective indie near London with strong dyslexia and arts support

[Runningshoes99]

Hoping wise mumsnetters might be able to help me find the right secondary school for my DD? We are looking for an independent school somewhere in easy reach of London (I’m resigned to the idea that we will have to move out of north London as I can’t find what I want here, but my DH would need to commute three days a week). DD is dyslexic and needs a mainstream, non-selective school that’s got small class sizes (hence search for an Indie) and good dyslexia support. DD is very creative and loves art and DT, I would love her to experience a school where this - and her skill in it - is really valued and not just an ‘add-on’. She would do well in a mainstream school as long and the dyslexia support was good. Don’t mind girls schools or co-ed but would like a school that she could stay in until at least GCSEs or preferably A level. Am I searching for the impossible?

Have you considered looking at Hall School Wimbledon. They have a great new head and the school is non-selective and co-educational - nothwithstanding that they get some great GCSE results (for the right children). I think their SENCO is also meant to be great supporting those children in the school with mild SEN needs like dyslexia/dyspraxia etc.

Thank you very much for this. I hadn't heard of it. We are the other side of London but I'll have a look - considering all options at this point!

St Chris in Letchworth has very good dyslexia support.