Just looking at options if DD2 doesn’t qualify . I was so looking forward to visiting Misbourne the other week , however I was disappointed with the student that was showing us around. She really didn’t engage with the adults and appeared to be happier looking at her phone We did ask her questions but mostly she seemed uninterested or didn’t know the answer . Does anyone have a child there that could give a their opinion of the school. Many thanks Dolly ***

The well-respected Head has just retired ... I will PM you.

I don't have a child there but I do have a number of friends with children there who are very happy (as are their parents). Did you go round during the day? You get the best idea about a school that way. Surprised she was on her phone though, I should imagine she was instructed not to be when conducting a tour. Sounds like you were unlucky with your guide.

Sometimes a change of Head can be very positive. I've heard that Princes Risborough is improving rapidly under new leadership. It's now part of a MAT with Sir Henry Floyd GS.

Thank you Mrs Chubbs , I’m sure she wasn’t instructed to be in her phone , just a shame as the GS’s we visited the Guides were very engaging and we had interesting conversations with them. I’m sure we were unlucky with Misbourne. I have made an appointment on one of the open mornings, as I do agree you get a better feel for the school.

Sadly we are quite a distance from Risborough. I’ve also heard it’s getting better. Dolly xx

Dear Dollydripmat

I have so many friends and acquaintances with children at the Misbourne, or who have recently gone on to university or work from there. Universally it is a good story. Really everyone I know has gone on to achieve admirable things, and to be happy.

I think you had an unfortunate experience. If I had been asked, as a teenager, to show peeps around my tremendous school, I may have stared at my phone, or in those distant days, my bitten nails, or a folded up poster of David Cassidy ( ) or ... well I would have found something.

Best of luck for Friday. Either way for us, we will be very happy with grammar or Misbourne.