Back to school
Struggling to know which school to choose? Our guide will help make things simpler
This time of year is absolutely key for schools and for children. Parents are looking at choosing schools and visiting Open Days, whereas children might be nervous about starting school, or moving up.
To help take the stress off everyone, we’ve asked some of our favourite schools to explain what makes them the right choice for the new school year.
BRIGHTON & HOVE HIGH SCHOOL
Tell us about your school…
Founded in 1876, Brighton & Hove High School is a mainstream independent school for girls aged 3-18. We are very proud of the ways in which we foster a stimulating and dynamic community, within which girls discover and develop their individual gifts and talents with high-quality, broad-based education in a happy and safe environment supported by an excellent pastoral system.
What is the best thing about the school?
We have a rich tradition of cultural development with high levels of participation in drama, dance, music and art, alongside strengths in Mathematics and Science.
What kind of children does the school suit best?
Brighton & Hove High School suits girls who are independent, have a resilience and passion for taking risks, have strong social consciences and have an active enjoyment of learning.
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Brighton & Hove High School, Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT
Email: enquiries@bhhs.gdst.net
Web: www.bhhs.gdst.net
Tel: 01273 280280
LANCING COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT HOVE
Tell us about your school…
Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-13. Children learn so much more if they feel valued, safe and secure and to ensure that happens the school is run on family lines. Children should be happy and successful – in that order. This is the ethos that drives Lancing College Prep, which has become one of the most sought after schools in Brighton and Hove.
What is the best thing about the school?
‘Excellent In All Areas’ Lancing College Prep at Hove has achieved a clean sweep of the highest possible grades awarded by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), March 2015. The report particularly highlighted the brilliance of the teaching stating that “Teaching is excellent and employs high quality resources to engage all pupils including the use of ICT”.
Anything else we should know?
Open Day, Saturday 10th October 2015. 10.00am until 12.00noon
Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove, The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LU
Email: kbrown@lancing.org.uk
Web: www.lancingcollege.co.uk
Tel: 01273 503452
VINEHALL SCHOOL
Tell us about your school…
Vinehall is an Independent Prep School for children aged 2-13. The school offers full, day and flexi boarding for pupils from year three up.
What is the best thing about the school?
Vinehall does everything it can to support a student through their time at the school. The school offers a comprehensive extra curricular programme during the week and also on Saturday mornings. A minibus service operates on routes throughout Kent and East Sussex making life easier for parents. Vinehall also offers children from year three and up the chance to experience boarding on a flexible basis.
What kind of children does the school suit best?
Vinehall suits children who want to achieve in their passions be it academia, sport, music or drama, Vinehall has the facilities and dedicated staff to help and stimulate children of all abilities to succeed.
Anything else we should know?
Open Day is on Friday 2nd October from 9.30am to 12pm.
Vinehall School, Vinehall Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL
Email: admissions@vinehallschool.com
Web: www.vinehallschool.com
Tel: 01580 883090
