Articles for Tag "independent schools"

What Parents Look For When Choosing A School

Choosing a school Academic achievement, proximity.... but forget religion.

A survey of parents by The Good Schools Guide has revealed that parents’ top criteria in choosing a school for their child is its academic performance, followed by how close the school is to their home.

But that's not all...

Fee-Paying Schools: Bargain Hunting Subscribers Only

Finally some good news. For the past 3 years fee increases at independent schools have been far lower than those in the early part of this century. Nevertheless, as the economic...

Pre-Preparatory Schools

From birth onwards you need to think about the type of school you want your child to attend. If you're considering the independent sector a great pre-prep school will undoubtedly...

Questions To Ask When Visiting A School - Beyond the Classroom Subscribers Only

Will the extra activities hit the right note? Will you find a welcome on the mat, team-talk and an abundance of activities? Will the school give your child a sporting...

Visiting A School - Questions For Pupils Subscribers Only

If you get the chance, do chat to pupils; after-all they are the ones who really know what's happening both inside and outside of the classroom. Try not to ask leading questions...

Subscribe To The Good Schools Guide

Good Schools Guide online subscription 'The Good Schools Guide school reviews are communicative, interesting, appropriately humorous and reflect an opinion. Well done to...

Trusts And School Fees

Very few savings products or accounts can be held in Flora or Rufus's own name - in fact, only children's bank accounts, friendly society savings plans and NS&I...

The Good Schools Guide In The News

Read all about it... "David Cameron doesn't just live "in London". He lives in SW1A 2AA. It's a nice area but according to The Good Schools Guide, it's not over-blessed...

Grammar Schools Reviewed in The Good Schools Guide

Selective grammar schools are often viewed as a great and 'free' alternative to an independent school education. But are they really a bargain? In areas with grammar schools,...

GSG, WAGs And HABs

Ms Clarissa Farr MA PGCE the High Mistress of St Paul’s Girls’ School in west London believes: 'Those who think we are now educating girls for an equal society...