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Graveney School London - a co-ed senior state school for 11-18 year-olds.
Seems to have cracked the under-achieving boys conundrum – there is never much of a gap in achievement between boys and girls.
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Farleigh School, Andover - an independent school for boys and girls aged 3-13, that takes boarders.
The influence of the Head is all pervasive, rooting the school in values of right thinking and right conduct..
Hanford School, Blandford Forum - an independent school for girls aged 7-13, that takes boarders.
As the years go by this school becomes more and more special. It doesn't change, sailing serenely on, while other preps scramble towards identikit purgatory. Has defied the downward trend of female only boarding..
At Rainbow difficulties aren't problems - they are issues that require solutions, so school focuses its energies on what works best for the child. A fair few hot potatoes thrown its way over the years, and the latest government proposals might not do them any favours..
Jordanhill School Glasgow - a co-ed state school for 5-18 year-olds.
Outstanding, with an inspirational slightly left of centre Rector, better resourced than many schools in the independent sector and it's free. A beacon - Glasgow independent sector eat your heart out.
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South Farnham Community Junior School, Surrey - a state junior school for 7-11 year olds
An absolutely star in the state system and it stands head and shoulders above many private schools. Academically at the top of the tables but not at the expense of a well rounded curriculum.
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The Lady Eleanor Holles School, an independent school for girls aged 7-18.
Deservedly one of the top girls' schools in the country; it is exactly right for naturally confident, very bright young things who thrive on lots of work. Highly sought after for its academic delivery, celebration of female success, top of the range facilities, and cream of the crop intake. Set to remain a 'destination' school.
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