Prep school mumsnet Feb 24, 2023 · Prep schools, also known as preparatory schools, are independent schools in the UK that prepare children aged 8-13 for entry into independent senior schools. Most people will only be paying for secondary school at most in the future. Another Kent prep went bust a few months ago and it’s such a nightmare for the children and all the families!! Feb 23, 2023 · Local competitors if you want co-ed are The Manor (only up to 11 and pretty narrow in outlook towards St Helens and Abingdon), Pinewood, Cokethorpe Junior School, Chandlings (only up to 11) - boys only there is Abingdon Prep (no guarantee of a place in the senior school btw) and Cothill (mostly trad full boarding). Jan 31, 2021 · My daughter was at KP and we transfered her to FH last year as my son was in the boys school. And we would prefer all boys' prep. Although they used to take the entrance test there was a lot of practice beforehand and a child unlikely to thrive would have been advised to move on before year 6. Jan 18, 2023 · The whole idea of getting into Squirrels is to ease the transition into KCJS and quite a few boys take up the option. Feb 10, 2015 · We have one at a private prep school and one at state, so I can see the pros and cons of both systems. Jul 9, 2014 · Strong academics result in most of the children gaining admission to the prep school of their choice. My DS is bright, gentle and conscientious in nature. There are always a few opening at 7Plus at KP due to girls leaving for Bute or latymer around 12 when my daughter was in year 2 although school does not prep them. Yes, your child can go to a state Grammar from a prep school. It's different / potentially easier if the children move to a number of different schools post-prep. I dont have leavers destination for few years ago but when parents asked in coffee morning about the percentage of pupils who left school to KCS specifically, Mr Forbes (headteacher) said for the last 3 years, it has been somewhere between 20-30 (out of 65) each year. Since moving schools DS is extremely happy and is a different person- he’s confident and much more rounded, and as a result actually enjoys going to school and learning. Being new to the system , I read that even if a prep school goes to 13, and supposedly move on to year 9 of the target senior schools, a lot of these schools require pre-test in year 6 and would then offer deferred entry in year 9 (so the kids still stay on in the prep school for year 7 and 8). These schools typically offer a strong academic program, as well as a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal development. That building has just been rebuilt and includes a performance theatre / auditorium. Please advise. I think its via email that they inform you about the outcome of assessment. Apr 4, 2021 · The main thing we’re worried about is the financial stability of the school. No sign of any intention to Jan 20, 2022 · Have no experience of Ipswich School (either the prep or senior school) but ds went to Woodbridge School (senior only, he went to a state primary) and loved it. Some second hand info we heard from someone who works there says it’s possibly on the edge as a result of massive declining numbers in last few years. Jan 24, 2022 · We are planning to send dd to a prep school in the Kensington & Chelsea area and before we commit to paying registration fees for dd to go onto the waiting list, I want to make sure it's the right school to begin with. Family friends of ours sent all 3 of their children to one of the best private schools in London. We were like that too until it comes to year 6 , This school needs a good management and it was last week that year 7 and 8 was pulling wach other's hair ( no safe guard trained teachers) and then the next day year 7 and 4 fought for a ball and one boy was strangeld and none has been logged. We don’t do homework at home - for us personally home time is home time with the family and a chance to relax as school is full on! Dec 10, 2022 · We are considering a move to the Sevenoaks area with our children, daughter aged 8 (year 3) and son aged 4 (reception) since we have family in the area. Jul 20, 2022 · The school recently merged with Sherborne School which is investing financially in its facilities etc. This is helped by the fact they have to prepare ALL the boys to move to Prep school and that all entities (Kings College School, KCJS and WCPS) are owned by the same trust. 30 p. m. Jan 20, 2025 · Even if you think prep and then grammar is the right option it can be much more difficult to change schools for Y7 if all of DC's friends are going up together to the linked secondary. Aug 23, 2018 · Yes, prep schools will prepare pupils for the 11+. Another Kent prep went bust a few months ago and it’s such a nightmare for the children and all the families!! May 19, 2023 · @Twickkmum, re LEHi juniors, it's very rare now to have a girls only school that starts at year 3, LEH juniors is almost unique and it slightly distorts the prep school options in the area because it takes 48 girls out of the primary/prep cohort at the year 3 point. A lot of 11+ scholarships went to prep school pupils. The fields and netball courts are a reasonably short coach ride away. What is the state secondary school like in Blackheath/Greenwich? May 27, 2023 · It is good that you are enjoiyng the school . Jul 18, 2013 · I went to a prep school that was an absolute shambles and people sent their children their because it was prep. The school is open 47 weeks of the year, and offers child care services from 8. So here is a list I have my eyes on: Hawkesdown House School St James Prep Chepstow House School Norland Place School Feb 1, 2022 · Thanks for your comments. For years 3-8 school finishes at 16:00 on Friday - so no clubs run on a Friday. Nov 19, 2021 · The school is all about results and doesn’t take into consideration that not everyone is going to be a maths genius. to 5. I then went to a 'good' school that was fantastic. Some peeps go through to 13 so would prepare for the pretests at 11 and then Common Entrance. Jan 13, 2016 · My DS got a conditional place for 2018 entry and we need to send him to a boarding prep school to prepare CE/KS. 45 p. It was a great mix of good academic standards with excellent extra-curricular activities (he made the most of these). Can anyone advise on prep schools in the Sevenoaks area (girls and coed) that are academically strong and that send a good proportion to grammar. You can see it in all the Mumsnet threads about school fees at private schools increasingly exponentially. Mar 8, 2023 · Hi. Jan 22, 2020 · @nhnhnhnh well maybe it was late to go to another "more academic" school - so you go for the next best academic that has spaces. Whether a prep school is worth it will depend on the school and how well off you are. (pre-prep finishes before 3:30-3:45). Could not be happier :) She also had a place a 7+ at Bute that we declined. A big public boarding school can be extremely daunting for any 11-13 year-old, especially one with no prior experience of boarding. to make things easier for working parents but this is optional and the regular school day is between 9. It's not a prep for everyone but if your dd gets a place it's a fantastic Feb 23, 2023 · Local competitors if you want co-ed are The Manor (only up to 11 and pretty narrow in outlook towards St Helens and Abingdon), Pinewood, Cokethorpe Junior School, Chandlings (only up to 11) - boys only there is Abingdon Prep (no guarantee of a place in the senior school btw) and Cothill (mostly trad full boarding). Feb 11, 2021 · The Study has a drama studio, art room and lab, but these are all located on the prep site rather than the pre-prep and tours of the school tend to be of the pre-prep building. He is now 21 and at university. What you're paying for with private is smaller classes, fewer discipline problems (although depends on the school - some state schools don't have these either) and much better sport/art/drama/humanities. m and 3. The long term aim would be grammar school for both. Not particularly good at sports but happy to join in. Lots of very senior staff at the boys’ school also have children at the Prep (there are also very close links with the girls’ school though that is a different legal entity – but many girls move on there). Mar 29, 2018 · The overall 'education' at a private prep may be better but the private secondary school entrance exams at 11 focus on only a few subjects: English, Maths and reasoning (which is basically a broad test of intelligence/ability). It takes years to get an assessment sometimes at places like Glendower and Ken Prep, and even then, you have at least a handful of children competing for the one place that became available. 00 a. . Feb 1, 2022 · Thanks for your comments. Feb 2, 2024 · In practice the prep school kids have rarely been denied places in senior. Apr 25, 2023 · Expanded the secondary school to create more spaces for state school pupils. Feb 4, 2023 · Prep is on Monday-Thursday and they can attend as many sessions as they like. and children are Feb 26, 2013 · There’s no better way to prepare a child for a boarding public school than to introduce them to it in the cosier atmosphere of a small prep school. May 8, 2014 · The prep is probably not a "top" prep with public schools in mind, but the 11+ and grammar school is seen as the norm rather than the exception and it is highly regarded, though possibly some people consider it a bit snooty. As my husband works abroad, it's got to be a boarding school. abj mjvmnj ztapopi qooftb aptexk brxp sgahm qxnnv pfxowzlt vjvtlvxm