talktopratap wrote:
Hi, We had a first round offer from Dartford Grammar Boys which we accepted. Yesterday we got a call with offer from Skinners as we kept it above Dartford Grammar. We recently moved to Dartford for Grammar school and settling down. We are also open to relocate to Tonbridge or Tonbridge Wells if Skinners school and the place gives good options for my DS and for the family for comming years. We also have one more DS who will have to write 11 plus in 2 years. We are unable to decide based on information I am finding in google and forums. Please could some one give some inputs of what will be best based on school and place.
Note: though we kept Skinners above Dartford, we dint have clear points to support at this stage. Looking for some inputs.
Hi
I think what you'll need to decide is whether you'd like the IB or A levels. Also, do you like living where you are in Dartford? How about work? Is it easier for you to get to from Dartford or Tonbridge? As you have recently moved to Dartford, are you happy to move again so soon?
Another thing you may consider is that at Dartford children must do either Japanese or Mandarin up to GCSE. There is no opting out. In addition, they must do one of Latin, Spanish, French or German, also to GCSE level.
Dartford is very multi cultural. I don't know about Skinners.
My children are at Dartford and I can highly recommend the school, however, I don't know about Skinners first hand, but I understand that people there are very happy.
What are the things that your son liked about both schools?
Salsa