Re. What about looking at the state primaries? It's not an issue for my son, I suppose it could be a bit for my daughter, but she has good friends at school and outside it.We have been v. happy with the school overall. They will show you their report but, that is all on the inspector's day which they vigorously prepare for. Sixth Form pupils are offered the opportunity to take part. The head showed us around ages ago before her foot was broken. They are very good in this area. The thing I like most is that the older girls are polite yet confident and you feel that they do the best they possibly can as individuals whether they get 10 A grades at GCSE, 6 mixed grades, or sporting achievements, outside awards etc. (1:20)Babington - Very academic - lots of testing and slightly posh.Does anyone have any thoughts? It seems like a lovely little school. Free school meals. Im sad and now unsure as to where I can send my dd. Thank you so much for replying, and taking the time to send such a detailed reply. I wonder if posting on the local boards would help? Bernie and cpbp, what did you like about the babingtons and what didn't you like? Babington House School, Farringtons or St Olaves? Max size now increased to 20 from this Sept for reception. I can't add anything of substance, but 20 years ago I was going to be sent as a boarder to Farringtons until I kicked up such a fuss that my mother relented and allowed me to stay at home and therefore state school! I am looking for a school for my children, and I was wondering if you could help. Our users often ask questions and request information about the term dates, uniform , ofsted, mumsnet, teachers, former pupils and … Out of all the schools St Olaves is my fav at the moment. It's not always as 'polished' as some other schools but most parents v friendly and genuine. Would this be an accurate description from your experience. I can't find a non selective secondary school now. Why become yet another selective paying grammar school? They both actively like the smallness. This does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but those who are eligible to receive them. Join Facebook to connect with Sarah Scothern and others you may know. I went to look around Babbington House School today and was really impressed. Babington House is a Grade II* listed manor house, located in the village of Babington, between Radstock and Frome, in the county of Somerset, England.. Headmaster: Mr Tim Lello. Despite excellent results when they weren't being selective. The school has considerably more female than male students, with 70.6% girls and 29.4% boys. Prep school classes usually 16-18 children. An independent education can, and often does, lead to a head start in life for those fortunate enough to experience it. I looked at Babingtons today and have been to faringdons. Other than that, I think maybe you should just go and see as many as possible, have you looked at Sevenoaks schools? Converted to a private members club and hotel by Nick Jones, it is currently owned by Soho House Ltd.Since 1999 it … I'm not sure about if it is staying girls only. Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. Book a bedroom Built in 1705, Babington House is a Grade II-listed manor set in 18 acres of English countryside in the heart of Somerset, 30 minutes from Bath Take a look around Prep Boys Uniform (Years 3 to 6). They might go under the radar in a larger school perhaps. Unfortunately a lot of these will be unavailable this coming school year due to the building work going on there but once completed the new gym, changing rooms, etc should be quite impressive. More boys than girls and not great facilities or grounds. Hope this helps! The problem with selective schools is I think they have an ethos she wouldn't cope with. But I wondered with Babbington if you had noticed the same thing, in year six only three girls had been there since reception. It has a mixed ability intake. Not selective. Both reception classes have full time TA and there is also 1 TA for the Yr1 classes to share. Senior Girls Uniform (Years 7 to 11). Thank you so much for replying.Applehead - gosh I did not know what about Babingtons. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. All of these schools offer day places, with just over 10 offering boarding places as well. Super school! His year did the tours last term while the Head got over her broken foot. Prep Girls Uniform (Reception to Year 2). If you mean the one in Elmstead Wood? The school makes good use of the big field in the local park, and they do Forest School locally too.Both of them have a larger boy/girl ratio in their classes. Hi Sally, just joined mumsnet so explains late response to your post! I am a bit of your thread titlemine would be "Fenn St, Bash St, or Grange Hill?". All teachers undergo the Babington Teacher Training Programme, which is a 12 week full time training programme. Tel: 020 8467 5537 URN: 101680. It is a co-educational School from 3 to 18 years. To hope whoever buys it is the neighbour from hell? If there is anything more you want to ask off-board, I am happy to be PMed if it helps.I do know families who are also v. happy with Farringtons (big advantage being those lovely grounds plus through to 18) but I'm afraid that the only families I know from Babington moved their dcs to our school (not many I hasten to add, just a couple!). To share this earth shattering life changing news! 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