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Hayes School in Bromley or Beths Grammar in Bexley – which would you choose?
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Is it worth going to university if it’s not very high up on the league table?
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Anyone regret switching secondary schools?
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Hilly fields prendergast school pastoral/SEN care (anxiety/possible autism)
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Sutton grammar schools - Wilson’s and wallington
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State school waiting lists and rising independent school costs
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Disappointing A-level mock grades
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How to choose between these grammar schools and nearby family areas?
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Handhold for mum, DD in bits for first day of college today
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Grammar vs independent schools in Greater Manchester
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Foundation or Higher GCSE Maths?
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No independent school offers in North or East London, how did you cope?
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Susan Daughtery mocks vs ElevenPlus Exams mocks for HBS
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11+ Support Thread 2026
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Marlborough College Shell 2027 admissions: experiences with wait list after half term?
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Fortismere or Highgate Wood Sixth form?
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Fortismere, SMMA, Highgate wood - 2026 entry
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Should I push my CAT4 138 DD to SPGS open day?
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Sixth form possible appeal - any experience ?
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MidYIS entry test - any practice available?
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Anyone got experience of St George's school Edgbaston (Birmingham)?
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Anyone with experience of Henrietta Barnett after an underwhelming open day?
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Tiffin, Hampton and RGS entrance exams
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Kingsdale vs Charter North Dulwich- opinions please
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Help! In year admission off waitlist to Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School (CVMS). Do I move a happy child?
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Sutton boys' grammar schools waiting list movement for Year 7 2026 entry
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Weydon Farnham
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Moving for secondary school
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Priestnall or Parrs Wood or Burnage Boys ?
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11+ questions? Should we go ahead?
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Year 7 secondary school essentials checklist for starting in September
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The 11+ / private schools application experience in North London
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Highgate vs NLCS vs Henrietta Barnett
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If your child is not academic/self motivated
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Advice on 11+ preparation materials, mocks and past papers
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Experiences of Sutton Park, Sandford Park, St Andrew’s or Mount Temple?
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Moving within London Consortium schools during 11 plus and school references
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D'Overbroeck's Senior School (Oxford) - recent experiences?
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Roedean or Royal High School Bath
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Beths Grammar
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Moving schools in year 9 (currently at Queenswood)
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Secondary Waiting list hell
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2027 secondary application but live out of area
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HELP Overthinking teen seeks "acceptable" backpack (Your thoughts on suitable backpacks please)
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Starting GCSE revision in the Summer between y10&11?
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Rugby secondary schools
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When do state schools usually start GCSE mock exams?
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Schools
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if your child is in a WC state comprehensive....
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Hackney: City Academy, Clapton Girls, North Bridge Canonbury (independent)
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