Brighton college mumsnet 2021. Many thanks in advance. They attend a local state primary school. Each year, we offer scholarships to pupils demonstrating outstanding ability in their chosen field. Nov 30, 2019 · jaymerlin · 11/12/2023 22:13. The earlier communication we got from Eton was that around half of offers would be made at this stage to candidates ‘in whom they have complete confidence’ based on school report, ISEB and interview and the other half following September. Our DS was impressed with biology department, library and art. For some reason, my daughter is studying Hove Park (start this year) and would like to change back to catchment area. 1 reply. Just curious as to whether anyone has heard further from Dulwich College about their 11+? I believe some of the exams went ahead last week but others didn't so waiting with trepidation as to what the next steps might be and when we'll find out. OP posts: Feb 14, 2015 · Bookmark. I've got a shirt, a non-collared top, and a t-shirt from them. 10 – 14 February 2024. lavenderlou · 17/07/2021 16:37. Bananasplit80 · 31/03/2023 12:17. We chose with Lancing Prep Hove in the end. But nothing's shrunk, misshapen or got any holes (so it's ahead of Hush !) Quote. I have name changed for this as I have posted a lot about DD’s prep in the past. 28 March – 14 April 2024. Feb 20, 2020 · madamy · 21/02/2020 22:09. Jan 30, 2021 · Dulwich College 13+/2021 4 replies sur125 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, Feb 22, 2024 · Report. Not very sporty. So what is the alternative! Where else is open minded and fun and has sea air and countryside but is not ruined by hen dos and property prices. The perpetrators were apparently from families of influence and sadly the school decided to keep them happy and not cause a fuss. Have heard junior and senior vary a lot. May 11, 2016 · Most of the applicants for sixth form will have a string of A*s and As at GCSE. Hi, looking for independent schools in Kent/East Sussex area with strengths in Academic but also with good pastoral care and opportunities in sports and music. Mar 29, 2021 · Add post. May 14, 2022 · My DS has been offered a place a BC (13+). Hurst is a really option there is no Saturday option there. Mar 6, 2023 · Brighton College 13+ 2025 (applied this year) 2 replies. Apr 2, 2015 · Hi, my DD is at Brighton College Prep School and so I have some experience of both the school, and living in/near Brighton. Stressandhassle · 02/12/2014 14:06. Hove is generally more family oriented. If you are interested in receiving a prospectus, please request one from our admissions team who would be glad to help. Nov 8, 2021 · Hi All. Subject to regulatory approval, a new Senior School will open in August 2024, for pupils up to the age of 18 years. Nov 8, 2011 · maiacam · 12/11/2011 09:03. Congratulations to all our Upper Fifth pupils on their GCSE results. I think the problem with the BC thread was that so many people were posting opinions without any actual experience of the school. It was founded in 1845 and is located in the popular seaside city of Brighton on England’s south coast. Tab78 · 21/01/2023 07:24. Will board. They will still have a considerable girl intake at 6th form for a few more years. There are some in the area that do 7am-7. OP posts: Mar 18, 2022 · I have name changed specifically for this. However he says he dislikes most sport, particularly team games. Report. Mar 7, 2017 · Sevenoaks School or Brighton College. Area of outstanding natural beauty, excellent Grammar and public schools i. 13 November 2023. He is academic, and enjoys art and music. hello this week i’m having my brighton college interview i’d like to ask does anyone have experience of getting into brighton college sixth form? is the interview difficult? what questions will be asked? do the interviewers ask questions about ur future career, your favourite subjects, or news in UK? would Feb 10, 2017 · Brighton College is a selective school which accepts pupils who are on the bright side of average. Dear all, We were looking at Prince's Garden (now Brighton College Kensington) for our 4 yo child. 45 pupils, an equal number of boys and girls, secured at least nine grade 9s, with 24 gaining an incredible 10, 11 or 12 9s. My Son just got a place for Winchester College for 2023 entry. For ours ( starting reception and year 3 next sept) it was the best fit. College has the best food but it is different there. However, it got a new head last year and she is apparently very dynamic and determined to drag the school into the 21st Century - lots of new and interesting ideas - plus a large investment from the GDST. Apr 26, 2021 · Brighton - great vibes, creativity, open mindedness good schools - but overpriced and the countryside isn't amazing and there are no gardens. What is Brighton like please? Would there be plenty to do for a couple of days? Also thought about Oxford, we're in Hampshire so looking at surrounding counties. The proportion of grades at A*-B is almost identical to that achieved in 2019 before Covid when Brighton Feb 8, 2016 · I thought that Lancing and Hurstpierpoint mainly admitted for the latter (so you would have the last 2 years at prep instead of moving to state secondary at year 7), whereas Brighton College does have 2 classes in year 7 (with the prep school kids joining the school after they have done CE). DD1 is also hoping to go in 2021. Jun 12, 2021 · I'm very familiar with Brighton and it's got a lot of variety, there's something for everyone so it mother be easier to suggest specifically with a bit more info. Jun 28, 2021 · Brighton Museum is a good option if it is raining. Jan 31, 2020 · The proportion of day to boarding in WA is about 3:7. I don't think even the faith schools in Brighton have escaped gender ideology. Any thoughts / advice on Brighton college especially the nursery / reception year. There was a really good article on the school in Sussex Life a few months back if you can view online. Jan 21, 2023 · Prince's Garden / Brighton College Kensington. BSAK (the British embassy school) Repton. We are at Brighton Ken and half the children in our kids classes have come from Thomas’s, both Kensington and Battersea! Enough said…. My children are not highly academic and they have all thrived at the school. Lancing is 50/50 boarding/day and has got a good reputation for pastoral care. DS sat the 11+ reasoning test at DC yesterday. So I'd say mixed overall. Hey, speaking as a local brightonian and with a bit of knowledge on the schools here. Railworker · 20/02/2016 12:48. DS who is the older one visited BC prep and Hurst for various admissions and trial things and was very specific that he wanted to go to Lancing after a trial day. I visited Burgess Hill last week, met the Head of Prep and was shown the Prep school grounds - it was a lovely place and seemed really un-pressured, big focus on the girls' mental Dec 28, 2022 · Brighton College 11+. Charterhouse - as above, changing lots. There is also Dorothy Stringer, Kings and Hove girls which are doing quite well too. They are each very different in their interests and have been encouraged to pursue their strengths and be the best versions of themselves. Our children have just been accepted into Brighton College and so this summer - we will be making the big move. Hurstpierpoint into Hassocks is a much shorter drive than Newick to HH and less likely to have as much traffic as HH is a much bigger town than Hassocks. Our daughter got a place at both Sevenoaks and Brighton College and we are struggling to choose between the A level route of Brighton or the IB at Sevenoaks. Decent quality although the non-collared top has colour faded and gone a bit bobbly after a few washes. It is a great mix of exhibits, so there is a fighting chance that the children will find something of interest. 29 replies. Download the College Calendar for 2024/25 (as a grid) The term dates and calendar for Brighton College International School Bangkok, where parents can see Term start dates and Term end dates for 2020 - 2021. Hi, I have a dd at the college who went through BC Pre-Prep and Prep. She is very strong academically, particularly maths, very musical and reasonably sporty. Dec 1, 2021 · Laila657 · 02/12/2021 18:10. . Has anyone child gone for the assessment day before? any idea on how hard the day was? OP posts: Jan 15, 2021 · Dulwich College / 2021. Can't help with schools though; although I believe Coldean junior school and the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy are very good. Sep 2, 2018 · ds was offered a place at Brighton College when he sat the 11+ which we couldn't accept due to logistics at the time. Nov 20, 2022 · The ISI gave both the college and its prep school perfect scores in every category in its 2021 report – and it’s easy to see why. Mask compliance is pretty high. TIA Aug 20, 2019 · Hi - Does anyone have experience of this school? We are relocating to Sussex and thinking of sending DCs there - any experiences or information gratef A* is the most common A-level grade at Brighton College again this year, with a pre-Covid record-breaking number of 360 A* grades. The trains are still a lot quieter than before Covid. manutdbj · 01/10/2021 09:44. In 2023, pupils celebrated record results, with 1,158 grade 9s, more than ever before. Bookmark. I would recommend coming to one of our open days to find out more and see the College for yourselves. Nov 24, 2016 · Brighton College Boarding. Hi! We were in a similar position 2 years ago and a place didn’t come up. Mar 20, 2011 · MABS · 15/05/2011 13:48. Brighton College is a private school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. Oct 16, 2021 · Eton has become so much more academic and Winchester more well rounded. Just wondered if anyone had experience of the selection process at Brighton College for sixth Jul 12, 2021 · HI Desperate, I think this school has had a period in the doldrums and numbers have been falling. Successful pupils are rewarded with an annual amount deducted from their fees which lasts throughout their time at the College. I checked 2019 league table results for independent schools, BC ranks 11 and WA ranks 12. girls of day school are attached to a house and attend activities in the house. 1 May 2024. kings & Kesteven or Ratcliffe college. Any existing parents have some comments on the school, compare to Radley and Eton? We are living overseas, so it’s hard for us to visit the school, and would appreciate existing comments so that we can have a feel and insider information. DD is enthusiastic, self motivated kid, play 3 instruments, not really sporty but is a very competitive swimmer. Children must study on Saturdays. 11+ Scholarships. Brighton College Prep Kensington. We don't have any chance to visit the schools in person and would like to ask for advice. Neither are particularly exciting but it's closer to Brighton and there really isn't much at all in Newick. UK School of the Decade. Deepavali Public Holiday (day in lieu) 11 December – 3 January 2024. Opening times are 8am - 6pm. 1 hour commute to Kings Cross from Grantham. Scholarships. Bullied horrifically at Roedean and no support given. Apr 23, 2021 · Winchester College 2023 Entry. Our budget is limited between 325-400k depending on my work increasing which I'm working towards! We are keen to start researching different areas and I'm starting with brighton and surrounding area. They are both ten minutes from Brighton. I live v near Towers, tho my dd isnt there as we lived in Hove before, have heard excellent things about it,sport is good too. Charterhouse, until this year was boys only and mixed at 6th form. If you are getting a decent allowance, these would be some of the 'best' British schools (of course some people would disagree): Cranleigh. No open windows but Thameslink seems to put the AC on FULL whenever the temperature goes above 20. You can buy a wristband to get on all the rides free all day long. Circumstances have changed so we spoke to the school and they said he can sit the pretest this October for 13+ entry in 2020. Jun 21, 2021 · The usual ones in Brighton itself but also Longhill, Peacehaven, Patcham, Portslade Alridge etc. Do / have your kids enjoyed it / had a good experience and as a parent do you think it offers value for money compared to a good state school? Thanks. It was definitely a good decision as our children are really happy at school and doing extremely well. Applications are on the rise, with three to four per place, and results are incredible: last year, 98 per cent of GCSE grades were 9–7, and 100 per cent of A-level grades A*–B. Feb 3, 2022 · Housemaster is musical. They do pretest if the child is borderline or applying against their head's recommendation though. 35 replies. Brighton College Prep Kensington will be a happy and vibrant school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13. You can find even more information about life at the College in the Brighton Review - a bi-annual publication that summarises our collective achievements. Easter School Holiday. Are there any current BC parents that could give some insight into the entrance tests and scholarship application process? Aug 19, 2021 · Brighton College sixth form gets rave reviews from everyone I know whose kids are there. 18 replies. Brighton College Abu Dhabi reserves the right to make amendments to dates as and when necessary due to government approvals or announcements. Parents are also encouraged to download our "re-launched" iParent app. They went mainly to Bedes, Hurst or Lancing. 1980sMum · 15/01/2021 20:54. They now have girls in yr 9 but will be a few years until its fully co-ed. Just got the offer from Varndean but some comments said that focus Aug 4, 2021 · DuchessMinnie · 04/08/2021 22:15. Living here is absolutely wonderful. We note it had a chance of headmistress (Alison Melrose to Lois Gaffney) as well as change of name in an extremely short space of time. There are many boarders than day students. We're right on the edge of town, on the Lewes Road, and bus services are excellent. The place they are buying was 30k over the asking price of £220 . He'll sit the morning slot at trinity and we are awaiting confirmation of assessment date from Whitgift. Hi there! Looking for a bit of advice. The next one is on 24th September for the whole College and on 15th October for Sixth Form entry specifically. As a part of the award-winning Brighton College family of schools, Brighton College Prep Kensington nurtures a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority. She's a quiet sort so has been looking at Campus unis within 1. And needs to have good schools. puffinstealer · 06/10/2023 14:01. If you’re really keen, I would say Hove instead of Brighton. My DS is bright and creative, strong in science, humanities subjects and computer coding but weak in art, music Welcome to Brighton College Prep Kensington, a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. as mentioned countless times, I found the previous years' threads very useful, so it is now time to start this year's. ”. Jan 18, 2024 · Brighton College. In 2021, the College reported that 82% of its Sixth Formers who are studying in the UK are attending Russell Group universities such as University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, King’s College London, and University of Warwick. Oct 11, 2018 · Definitely, the students are not from middle class ( fee is 30k+) but the standards for bursary/ scholarships allows to keep a balance. We are thrilled that Brighton College has been awarded the prestigious title of School of the Decade by The Sunday Times. The sea lifts your spirits every single day. Brighton College. Aug 14, 2021 · LittleCatDog · 14/08/2021 10:44. Nov 21, 2022 · How do we study for Brighton College 11 Plus? Here are the Top Tips To Prepare for the Brighton College 11 Plus. Dec 2, 2014 · Kings College Wimbledon and Brighton College. Feb 8, 2023 · Whether you're a permanent teacher, supply teacher or student teacher, you'll find others in the same situation on our Staffroom forum. Bramston’s has a squash court and strict house master whom many parents like. Historically quite a school for 'tough boys' and very traditional old money families. 42 likes · 4 talking about this. Again London and South West families, usually pretty near the school. Opportunity of extra curriculums are amazing. the place of these two schools in these years is pretty close. Dec 28, 2021 · Just to warn you properties are going for significantly over the asking price. Oct 29, 2013 · Ladymuck · 29/10/2013 14:59. Mar 29, 2023 · Yes, usually lawyers. Nov 17, 2021 · dgirluk · 18/11/2021 09:31. . Personally, I like Shoreham (coast) or Haywards Heath which is inland but benefits from having a shorter commute, and has more trains coming through from east and west. We are currently in the process of looking at senior schools for DS1 (currently year 5) and need some advice. May 11, 2019 · Roedean seems to be lacking in the science labs and technology a lot compared to Brighton college. Feb 8, 2023 · 19/03/2023 17:52. Hurstpierpoint is probably nicer than Newick. DS1 is also invited to the Orientation day at Brighton in March. Obviously size of school and how far to walk to lessons is a consideration. Scholarships are offered for 11+, 13+ and 16+ admission. DoctorFoster · 13/05/2021 22:00. mumofboys323 · 18/01/2024 22:44. Surrey and London families mainly. County cricketer,A band academically but not got great reports for effort as leaves everything to the last minute ! Very strong maths, weaker English. Mar 7, 2018 · Brightonhome · 06/06/2018 12:06. Jan 24, 2021 · Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. 30pm and cost more but we don't need the extended hours. The reasons varied. May 11, 2023 · Milliesmu · 13/05/2023 18:47. Im not super familiar with Brighton per se - but have heard that Patcham Sep 27, 2018 · Brighton - progressive, quite liberal yet got its tradition too, less public school/all boarding feel. Going to an open day/knowing someone who once went to a school isn’t the same. Jul 12, 2016 · Brighton College is a great school that suits all sorts of people and I'm sure your DS will love it here. Hi there - asking for a friend. Read on issuu. Sorry - I meant to say 'priced out of Brighton and Shoreham' in my post. 20am) Thursday 17th April: Easter Weekend begins (5pm) Friday 18th April: Good Friday Sunday 20th April: Easter Sunday Jan 18, 2020 · Any experiences of 6th form entry selection for boy to Brighton College, Epsom or Wellington College. “Our aim” says our Head Master, Mr Cairns, “is to bring to Singapore the very highest academic Feb 16, 2021 · Advertisement. If proficiency is the goal you want schools that offer it to up to a HSK standard (could be hsk or taiwanese hsk) - locally three schools do it as an option and all of them are State Schools. Need some advice please. Feb 6, 2024 · Hi Ladies, We are moving to Dubai soon from London, I was wondering if you can let me know which school should I send my daughters to - Kings Dubai Jul 17, 2021 · Bookmark. Disappointing if numbers are as high as imelda3's experience last year - had hoped pre-test might have whittled down the numbers. ClareF1921 · 01/03/2024 20:41. We subsequently found out that they significantly over offer (as many candidates are going for multiple schools) so even though we knew of people turning down places, the waitlist never seemed to move which was very frustrating and stressful. We’re enormously proud of our pupils for all of their hard work. Admission is based on a combination of existing results, school reports, interview, outstanding talent and their own exams. e. We are new to UK and very happy to learn that my DS got offers from both schools. It's such a small school, and many of the parents block their kids from doing any 'risky' sport, such as rugby / hockey / football - this means the prep struggles to put out a competitive team, especially from year 7 onwards. Apr 20, 2023 · Now Boarding: Singapore! We are excited to announce plans to develop Brighton College (Singapore) into an all-through school. That sort of budget would get you a very large very nice house with land, in a lovely village and views of Belvoir Castle. OP posts: Oct 4, 2023 · Report. Nov 21, 2021 · Trinity/Whitgift/Dulwich College 10+/11+ 2021. 2morasmum · 21/11/2021 20:12. Brighton College don't pretest, unlike many similar schools, but relies on the headmasters report. May 12, 2021 · Hi there - we are looking at options for our daughter and wondered if anyone had experience of Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College or Ardingly school Jan 20, 2020 · Things may have changed by now. I'm looking for somewhere to go for a couple of festive days the week leading up to Christmas with my 3 DDs (9-12), probably just book a hotel for the night. Reasonable shops (missing a high end department store though) Beautiful houses can be found, a bit cheaper than London, but not cheap cheap. If Brighton is a bit much then she certainly won’t get into Westminster though, in which case Bradfield or St Edward’s Oxford could be perfect. We’ve signed up to Brighton Prep Kensington for our three children for September after visiting for an Open Day and a private tour with the Head (who we also liked very much) All of our children are happy and at well established schools with great reputations. In an environment of academic excellence and Feb 13, 2014 · We looked at all the independent schools in the Brighton and Hove area and we felt that Deepdene had the best academic standards and the most caring and positive ethos. dylexicdementor11 · 28/12/2022 12:05. Our little one attends nursery 4 full days a week, no meals included (prefer to make them myself) and it's £1,200 a month. We love Brighton - a fabulous school whcih we are certain will be the best school in London in a very short space of time. Lunar New Year Holiday. DH prefers West Kirby but the pric Oct 1, 2021 · Brighton Varndean vs Dorothy vs Hove Park. If you are a parent at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, you can log in here to access our Parent Portal. In all, there were 66 pupils with at least 3 A* grades, 26 with 4 A*s, six with 5 A*s and one with 6 A*s. Anyone's ds sat the ISEB pretest in year 7 and any idea what kind of percentages they expect? Welcome to our Parent Portal. 0 replies. And Brighton College lacks sport facilities and their campus is right in the town, hence a lot smaller and busier. There's also a brand new Nord Anglia school just opened on Reem. Aug 27, 2021 · stripedbananas · 27/08/2021 22:56 Brighton Palace Pier is open along with all the rides at the end. She's doing History, Sociology and Performing Arts plus an EPQ. My niece and nephew went there, and my nephew is still there but my niece left and went to Roedean (and is Feb 23, 2022 · Hi, new to the country, can’t decide between the two schools. They have missed out on several properties because of this. Nov 29, 2021 · Hi ellieboo9 ! I am also torn between these two schools but leaning more towards Burgess Hill Girls for my daughter (currently in Y2 but looking to join in Y4). *Please note that the dates of Islamic Holiday dates are subject to change according to public announcements. PuttingItRight · 16/02/2021 13:55. But some will be coming from abroad and will have no GCSE results to take into consideration. Christmas and New Year School Holiday. Wellington and Marlborough are also good options. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible. Wants to study A level Maths, Economics or Business + 1 tbc (maybe geography). Ernern · 06/03/2023 14:56. Sep 14, 2019 · Tiff160090 · 14/09/2019 04:56. Mar 2, 2022 · Brighton College (with academic scholarship) vs MCS Oxford. Feb 14, 2021 · Vale of Belvoir. Feb 13, 2021 · Myself, DH and our 3 year old son are looking to move to the coast and are torn between buying a very small property in our favourite location (Brighton) or going for a bigger place with more space somewhere like Folkestone or Margate. Currently, the best state school is called Varndean and it is in the patcham area. In one recent Y8 (last year of Prep), there were approx 65 children, about 8 of whom did not progress to BC. In their Independent Schools Guide, widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the top schools in the country, The Sunday Times names the College as “ one of the hottest tickets in independent education . My goddaughter in year 9 left Roedean for Hurst at Christmas. We’d like our LO to try out for the 11+ entry to BC in 2024. Nov 5, 2021 · Ozanj · 05/11/2021 17:51 GCSE / A Level Mandarin is rubbish & doesn’t even come close to making you proficient. 5 to 2 hours of home (Nottingham). He is extremely bright and his school thinks he would fit in very well at a school like KCW or Royal Grammar School in Guildford. Despite the location, single sex or co-ed. Apr 28, 2023 · About Brighton College. I would suggest you ask each school specifically what their policy is and not assume that faith schools are safe. Also one of our tour guides told as that they had friends in BC and one of them really struggled to keep up with the homework and Aug 5, 2021 · sueelleker · 06/08/2021 17:19. Have many friends at the High School, very mixed reports, depends on your child. DD's favourite activity in Brighton is playing the shove-2p machines on the pier (entry is free and there are loos in the arcade too). Feb 6, 2021 · Given how expensive property is we know we have to move out of London to get what we want, 3 bedroom house, garden near good schools. Hi Everyone, My family live in Varndean and Dorothy catchment area recently. Does anyone know when the offers will be sent? May 14, 2023 · tennesseewhiskey1 · 14/05/2023 23:19. Sunday 6th April: Boarders return Monday 7th April: Trinity Term Begins (8. However it would be a case of whether the academics were the right fit. You will definitely want to be involved in weekend sport, as the sport provision at the prep is so poor. Turner’s is close to town ( far from sport pitches and classrooms) and has good facilities ( tennis and squash court as well as large garden), rooms and dorms are one of the nicest in school. I’m slightly worried but that’s another story - kids are super excited! 😊. Continuation Scholarships. She says she wants to be with bright children and be stretched but I'm a little concerned about how she'll react to being surrounded by equally bright kids. Oct 10, 2015 · Hi-I'm a frequent reader but new to posting. I guess a couple of children could have done worse than their prep schools forecast. Need some help. Quote. Feb 14, 2021 · Hi there, We’re looking to move to New Brighton on the Wirral - we have a 3 year old starting school in Sept 2021. I know Cardinal Newman has had workshops with Allsorts. Sep 27, 2021 · thekidstaxi · 29/09/2021 17:33. I live in Moulsecoomb, with Coldean village just opposite. So the time is now almost upon us and we need to decide this year which school is next for DD (9). 3 days ago · Some 330 students have graduated from Brighton College Abu Dhabi since the opening of its Sixth Form in 2014. For an organised child Eton is fine but might be a bit more of a stretch for certain children, including those who would benefit from sharing dorms for a number of years. Daughter is very good in english and okay in maths but we worry the IB is not going to allow her to focus enough on English. Sep 22, 2021 · summit2020 · 22/09/2021 13:51. My DD seems very able and getting v high CAT scores, so I feel Brighton College might be a good school for her. In 2021, The Sunday Times named Brighton College ‘United Kingdom School of the Decade’, referencing its culture of kindness and ‘remarkable Feb 27, 2016 · Please create an account To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Aug 15, 2020 · King’s Canterbury/ Sevenoaks/ Brighton College/ Benenden. gq wo cs ix ty ei xa zx ct ra