Hi, I have three children, two attended the school throughout and have now left sixth form.
My oldest had special needs, but he wasn't bullied, and school were very helpful.
My second dc had issues with one other dc, it was sorted out straight away, but no other problems.
Both far surpassed expectations academically, supported by excellent teachers. Neither were in top sets.
I have a dc in the gs there in year 8, one of his friends left in year 7, he wasn't bullied but all his friends went to another local comp, so he left. I didn't know the school had a reputation for bullying and am shocked to read this. I know my ds in year 8 says the behavior in the lower sets is poor. He's got good friends from local schools, and is thriving academically - well, at the subjects he likes.
The parents I know have had issues over the years - but not to the extent that they've removed their children. How sad, awful for the children and parents. Maybe we've just been lucky and had good experiences.
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