Does anyone have any experience with frewan colledge ?

[WillHUDSON03]

Looking at this school for next September
For year 7
Would have to board my son
Would be interested to hear ?

DS1 is a weekly boarder at Frewen. He has just started year 8 but only joined the school in May.

What do you want to know?

Unfortunately our experience of Frewen College is terrible.
Whilst the teachers are caring and kind enough many have now left which is hardly surprising given the lack of proper management which appears to create discord and stress amongst staff. This is a very disorganised, uncommunicative and poorly run facility and the management have become weak, complacent and disengaged. The governor's need to get to grips with this before it gets to a point of no return.
The school only survives financially by encouraging parents to apply and fight for EHCP funding and they have a member of staff (the vice principle) dedicated to helping parents with this. However, they are so focussed and distracted on the fight for EHCP funding that they have unfortunately forgotten the key principles of the advertised 'Frewen-Way' which has been diluted and lost.
This really is a failing school and anyone considering it should talk to as many past parents of recent years as possible and consider all other options before signing up.

We are not happy to write such a review but really want to warn others as education for our children is just so crucial and there is only one chance.