We are looking to move our 13 year old DD from her current school (french school) to the English education system, as we think she will thrive better in a more engaging and less dry environment.
We would be looking at an occasional place entry, at schools which are academic enough that she will do well (she is able), but not purely focused on this offer an engaging and kind environment.
We are based in Sheen so looking at Ibstock, Harrodian, and Thomas's Richmond.
We are a normal family, so bit concerned about reports that Harrodian is very 'country club', and Ibstock over-disciplined? And Thomas's a bit of an unknown as no GCSE results to look at?
Does anyone have any experience of these schools they can share? With her starting in Y10, we would need the school to be supportive and help her integrate.
Many thanks for your help!