The Good Schools Guide

No school can buy its way into our good books. Now in their 8th editions, our new London guides are invaluable for parents navigating the fiercely competitive London education system. More than 300 fearsomely frank school reviews at your fingertips. The Good Schools Guide London North and South, out now http://ow.ly/P5Sg50OtrVN

"Solid processes and established teaching methods are underpinned with real care and delivered by an established, happy staff. Proving big can be beautiful, this is slick state schooling at its best.” We are proud to be recognised by The Good Schools Guide. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5vsf_Hh If you’d like to join our happy, dedicated team, see our website for details of current vacancies.

If you missed us at The Independent Schools show, our talks are now available to watch. Our panel of experts covered all schools North of the Thames, from Chiswick to Hackney Wick. Guest speakers Include: Melanie Sanderson, Editor - Good Schools Guide David Benson, Head - Mill Hill School Vicky Bingham, Headmistress - North London Collegiate School Marcus Cliff Hodges, Warden - Forest School 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ebj-Sej2 #Londonschools #independentschools #privateeducation #education

🎥 Watch our recent talk on SEN, how and when to decide the route that would suit your child. Our panel of experts offer guidance to families who have children with special educational needs who might need additional support in a mainstream, specialist or special schools. The panel includes: Lucinda Lafferty - The Good Schools Guide Mary Pegler - The Good Schools Guide Michelle Catterson, Headteacher - Moon Hall School Vanessa Danz, Head of Specialist Education - Cavendish Education Group View here: https://lnkd.in/eZ2zS6TB The Independent Schools Show & Boarding Schools Shows #SEN #education

NEW SCHOOL REVIEWS 📝 Highlights of recent school visits include, Westminster Abbey Choir School where music is the touchstone as well as offering exceptional education on all fronts. At The Richard Pate School they demonstrate excellent teaching, extracurricular, family feel and emphasis on fun. Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School, they offer a diverse, inclusive and friendly all-ability school that’s ambitious for its girls. And at Winterfold House, parents say “By the time they leave, the school will have found what they’re good at both in and outside the classroom.” Follow the link to access our reviews: https://lnkd.in/eJ6_r8Mw #goodschoolsguide #independentschools #schoolreviews

Our talks from the The Independent Schools Show & Boarding Schools Shows are now available to watch! Key topics included London schools, boarding choices, SEN and what makes a good school. 📽️ Watch now: https://ow.ly/gjNw50U9PeS We'd like to say a big thank you to all the guest speakers who joined our panel and shared valuable insights. Highgate School, Mill Hill School, Alleyn's School, North London Collegiate School, Cottesmore School, Bedales School, Malvern College, Windlesham House School, Cavendish Education Group, Moon Hall School Reigate Ibstock Place School. #IndependentSchoolsShow #boardingschool #schoolshow #education #event #bursary #scholarship #schoolfees #independentschools #SEN

Parents of children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 can now apply for primary school places for the 2025 academic year. The deadline is 15 January 2025, it may seem far off, but it’s never too early to start! With over 35 years of experience helping parents navigate the process, we’ve partnered with City Kids Magazine to bring you our top tips for a smooth application process. Read more on navigating the application process here: https://ow.ly/u0J250U5WNP #PrimarySchoolAdmissions #TheGoodSchoolsGuide #ParentingAdvice #EducationTips #PrepSchools

🏫 Find the best schools in Cornwall! Cornwall’s tightly-knit communities are endlessly welcoming and inclusive to new permanent residents, particularly if you are bringing children to swell numbers in the small schools. To help guide you through Cornwall’s educational landscape, we’ve highlighted the best schools in the county. Find the right school here: https://ow.ly/ZcY350U5Sll #education #Cornwall #independentschools #schoolreviews

Selina Boyd, our international editor, recently spoke to School Management Plus magazine about what parents are looking for when choosing an international school and what school leaders might expect from a Good Schools Guide visit. She says, “The purpose of our reviews is to just understand what the character and the spirit of the school is, beyond the marketing.” Read more: https://ow.ly/amNV50U5VGW As international education booms, Selina and her team are excited to add to the 280+ reviews of English-medium and bilingual schools in more than 30 countries already featured in the Good Schools Guide. Who's next? Institut Le Rosey Runnymede College International School of Bangkok Avenues The World School #internationalschools #schoolreviews #education

Alleyn's School Bedales School Highgate School Cottesmore School Selina Boyd Thank for participating in what was a challenging but important discussion for parents in independent schools and considering joining the sector. We were very grateful to all our excellent panellists who gave such careful thought and intelligent consideration to each topic and in doing so allowed the debate to become so much more than a marketing exercise. Francis Hamlyn Katie McLean Lucinda Lafferty Melanie Sanderson Ilana Fox