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Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:21 pm
by inspired2win
Does anyone know what is the difference between Dartford grammar school for boys and Wilimgton Grammar school for boys?
Thanks
Re: Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:57 pm
by Bexley Mum 2
Difference in what sense?
Re: Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:20 pm
by inspired2win
Bexley Mum 2 wrote:Difference in what sense?
Difference in terms of academics, extra curriculum activites, pastoral care.
Re: Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:54 pm
by VI DD
Dartford is known for pushing rugby and does IB in 6th form and is keen to promote itself as 'the best', Wilmington is known for its pastoral care, which is excellent, allows football as well as rugby and still does A Levels in 6th form. Academically there isn't really anything in it
Re: Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:01 pm
by Bexley Mum 2
Academically there is a difference in that Dartford, as I understand it, selects more on ability, so it gets better results - not necessarily because it is a better school, but because it is very selective. Wilmington has a large intake based on distance rather than score. Agree that Wilmington has a good reputation for pastoral care. Dartford has always seemed to me to be a bit precious and image conscious. If I'd had to choose between the two I would have gone for Wilmington.
Re: Dartford grammar and Wilimgton Grammar for boys
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:04 pm
by inspired2win
Very interesting, thanks and much apprecaited.