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Headington School, Oxford is a selective all-girls’ day and boarding school for ages 11-18, just a stone’s throw from Oxford city centre, with more facilities than you can shake a stick at. Click the link to read the full Muddy review ahead of the meet the head events on 2 February & 1 March 2024. https://bit.ly/48Q2Uht
The Manor Preparatory School is a highly-regarded co-ed day Prep school in Abingdon with fantastic ISI reports (excellent across the board) for kids 2-11 years old. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the Pre-prep open day on 20 January & the whole school open days on 22 February & 20 March 2024. https://bit.ly/2XIcv7D
Taunton School is a Co-ed through school for ages 6 months – 18 years in Somerset, that embraces difference, and excels in involving all its students in a whole-person educational experience. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the virtual open day on 27 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3KXtVpe
LVS Ascot is a passionately non-selective, co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 4-18, that’s unpretentious, thinks like a grammar school without the pressure. Click the link to read the Prep & Senior school review ahead of the whole school open day on 20 January 2024.
Prep: https://bit.ly/43Z0Di0
Senior: https://bit.ly/3N0s5To
Churcher's College is a co-ed Prep school for ages 3-11 in Liphook, Hampshire, with nurturing staff, a good all-round curriculum and bags of space to play and learn. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open days on 12 January & 1 March 2024. https://bit.ly/3dGkOwa
Sibford School is a 50 acre, Quaker co-ed through school for ages 3-18 near Banbury. Rated ‘Excellent’ by the ISI for the quality of pupils’ achievement, and offering strong pastoral care and small classes. Click the link to book yourself in for the upcoming open days on 12 January & 16 March 2024. https://bit.ly/3Pvn2yZ
Bryanston School is an impressive co-educational boarding Senior school, for ages 13-18, with a reputation for innovation, individualism and creativity – not to mention its glorious Dorset countryside setting. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the small group visits on 12 & 20 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3KXzp45
Shrewsbury House School is a great all-rounder boys school for ages 7-13, set on a leafy site in Surbiton with an emphasis on inclusivity and individuality, and nailing it as a feeder to excellent independent senior schools. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the executive head tours 12 January & 26 January 2024. https://bit.ly/48bqAh2
Horris Hill is a small, high-achieving rural boys Prep school for ages 4-13, where outdoor learning is huge. It’s got a family vibe, welcome emphasis on individuality and is shaking off its overtly traditional reputation. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the whole school open day on 2 February 2023. https://bit.ly/46wVxv5
Caterham School is a Prep school for ages 3-11 in Catherham, Surrey with great pastoral care and strong academics. Click the link to read the full Prep school review ahead of the working visitor morning on 11 January 2024. https://bit.ly/45Iuexd
Solefield School is a small but perfectly formed non-selective pre-prep and prep school for ages 3-13 in well-heeled Sevenoaks, Kent puts pastoral care and happiness at the top of the agenda. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open day on 27 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3Stry0E
Staines Prep is a small, non-selective co-ed, Prep school for ages 3-11, where children do exceptionally well academically, going on to selective senior schools or grammars. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the Year 1 + 2 taster morning on 25 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3lKpN2J
Reigate Grammar School is a top Senior co-ed day school for ages 11-18 that achieves amazing results while keeping pastoral care at the core of everything it does. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the 6th form open evening on 23 January and the working open morning on the 31 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3hSOoAC
Rowan Preparatory School is a caring, family-focussed girls’ prep school and preschool for ages 2-11 in Claygate, Surrey with an empowering ‘can-do’ ethos and excellent academic results. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the Rowan Brae (Preschool to Year 2) open day on 26 January 2024. https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/school-reviews/rowan-prep-school-claygate/
Dunottar School is an unpretentious all-rounder Senior school for ages 11-18, that works hard to get the best out of each individual child. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open day on 31 January & 6 February 2024. https://bit.ly/411JDXj
Wells Cathedral School is a co-ed school for ages 2-18 in Wells, Somerset, that has been educating cathedral choristers for over 1000 years. Today it excels in sport, the arts and academics as well as giving career musicians one of the best musical educations in the world. Click the link to read the full Muddy review ahead of the be a specialist musician for the day on 17 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3qHb6LC
Hampton Court House is a unique co-ed day school for pupils aged 2-18 steeped in history, but with a refreshingly modern and child-centred approach to teaching. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the Little Courtyard (nursery - Y2) open day on 23 January and Prep, Senior & Sixth form on 24 & 31 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3u2PrEf
King's High School, Warwick is a prestigious high-achieving girls school for ages 3-18 in Warwickshire. This school was also won the Independent Schools Association Senior School of the Year 2021-2022. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open day on 26 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3TdHkx8
Tonbridge School is the country’s top performing boys’ boarding school for ages 13-18, in Kent. Click the link to read the full review before you book yourself in to visit one of the Tonbridge Open Mornings or Mini Open Mornings in 2024: a chance to meet the team and tour the School with a Tonbridge student. https://bit.ly/46BVn4F
King Edward's Witley is a co-ed day and boarding school for ages 11-18 with bags of history, a beautiful campus, solid all-rounder offering and a super strong sense of community. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open day on 25 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3Ew8mZU
Lingfield College is an all-through co-ed school for ages 2-18, set in lush Surrey countryside near the borders of Sussex and Kent. It’s down-to-earth, and has a great all-rounder offering. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the Senior school mini open days on 8 & 25 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3r6JFQO
St Francis School, Pewsey is a cosy country co-ed Prep school for ages 0-13, which emphasises sport, music and self-esteem as much as academics. Click the link to read the full review before you book yourself in for a tour to see for yourself. https://bit.ly/3EBwOJm
Godolphin School is a vibrant and inspiring day and boarding school in Salisbury for girls aged 3-18, setting the bar high in everything from academics to music and sport in a supportive family atmosphere. Click the link to read the full review ahead of Senior school open day on 19 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3QRvd6X
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate in York is known as one of the best independent schools in the north. Its academic reputation is unshakable but with sporting facilities that the professionals use and incredible pastoral care, QE offers students much more than great grades.
Read the full review - https://bit.ly/473T1vi
Brockhurst & Marlston House is a bucolic day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-13 that is family focused, offers progressive learning, academic rigour and flexible fees. Click the link to read the full review before you book yourself in for a private tour to see for yourself. https://bit.ly/3APzuRA
Caterham School is a Prep & Senior school for ages 4-18 years in Catherham Surrey, set on an impressive 200 acre site with strong academics and great pastoral care. Click the link to read the Senior school review ahead of the school day visitor morning on 31 January 2024. https://bit.ly/3RaJpuE
If you want a school that’s forward thinking, reflective and open-minded, be sure to check out Dragon School, Oxford, where pastoral care is central to their values. One of the biggest co-ed boarding schools in the UK, it boasts great results and an A-list alumni.
Read more in our school review - https://bit.ly/3toSKjV
RMS for Girls is part of a substantial and impressive all-through school, this girls’ Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep for ages 1-7, offers outstanding facilities in a campus style setting and the start of a seamless educational journey, with 4+ & 7+ entry. Click the link to read the new Pre-Prep & Prep school review. https://bit.ly/3T8m7q3
Stonar School is an all-through day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-18 in Atworth, Wiltshire. with an extraordinary equestrian centre. Click the link to read the full review before you book yourself in for a tour to see for yourself. https://bit.ly/43q7X62
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If you want a school that’s forward thinking, reflective and open-minded, be sure to check out Dragon School, Oxford, where pastoral care is central to their values. One of the biggest co-ed boarding schools in the UK, it boasts great results and an A-list alumni. Read more in our school review - https://bit.ly/3toSKjV
Broomwood Pre-School, Pre-Prep, and Prep schools manage to bridge the best of both worlds in education. Using an approach that combines mixed, single sex and co-ed, this buzzy and successful group are going in the right direction. Read my full review - https://bit.ly/3NlFjNt Broomwood Prep - Boys Broomwood Prep - Girls Broomwood Pre-Prep - - #schoolreview #education #londonschools
🔔 Sound the school bell!🔔 Our expert panel of educators have deliberated and we have winners. Clickety click to see which schools have scooped a first prize trophy in the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2023. A* all round! https://bit.ly/3xu8l4G
Gold stars all round!⭐ Now in its second year, Muddy's Best Schools Awards seek out the best in modern, forward-thinking education with over 400 top independent schools entering this year across 13 categories. Our expert panel of judges have narrowed it down to five finalists, plus highly commended schools per category, so click here to see who's top of the class! 📚 The winners will be announced on 7 June. https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
LAST CHANCE ALERT!🚨 Only a few days to shout out your school’s achievements, celebrate your staff and show parents why you’re the best of the best by entering the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2023. Closing date for submissions is 17 March 2023. https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
LAST CHANCE ALERT!🚨 Only a few days to shout out your school’s achievements, celebrate your staff and show parents why you’re the best of the best by entering the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2023. Closing date for submissions is 17 March 2023. https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
Haven’t done your Muddy Best Schools Awards homework yet? We’ll let you off (just this once), with a deadline extension. The closing date for submissions is now 17 March 2023. Enter now https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK.
Ring ring ring! That’s the school bell chiming to let you know that there’s THREE WEEKS left to enter the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2023. Celebrate your school’s achievements across 13 categories, with the first entry totally FREE. https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
From early years all the way up to Sixth Form, our Best Schools Awards categories celebrate the very best in modern education: Special Sixth Form: A healthy, vibrant Sixth Form experience is vital in helping pupils transition to more independent tertiary education, working life and ultimately adulthood. Explain how your Sixth form has created a meaningful and exciting learning experience for your pupils and why what you offer is so special. Most Creative Learning Through Play (Early Years): The best Early Years departments teach creatively through experiential learning and play. What techniques have brought out the best in your pupils? Have you been particularly innovative or given an established idea a new spin? ➡️ https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
For 2023 the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards are back bigger & better than ever with three BRAND NEW categories: Best Sense of School Spirit: an ethos that comes from the top down, a set of shared values, a moral code and a strong community that reflect commitment, resilience and humour. How strong is your school spirit? Can you give examples of how the children and staff feel its full force? Most Dynamic STEM Programme: How do you inspire the next generation of scientists? If you think your STEM programme is cutting-edge and impactful, explain what you do above and beyond the every-day curriculum Best Eco Initiative: Understanding our responsibilities in protecting the planet have never been more important. What eco-initiatives have you undertaken as a school, and how do you empower students to be agents of change in creating a better, greener world Head to the link for details on how to enter. Submissions close on 3 March 2023 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
The Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards are back and better for 2023! Now in their second year, our Awards offer a modern perspective on what it takes to be an amazing independent school in the UK with 13 categories spanning holistic, well-rounded and pastorally strong education with Best Sense of School Spirit, Most Dynamic STEM Programme and Best Eco Initiative all brand new this year. First entry is FREE. You can enter as many of the categories as you like until 3 March 2023, with entry NOW OPEN to all independent fee-paying schools in England & Wales. Click the link for the full rundown on categories, our expert judging panel and how to enter. Good luck! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3d2F5bK
Sound the school bell! Our expert panel of educators have deliberated and the results are in - click the link to see which schools have scooped up a first prize trophy in the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2022. Gold stars all round! https://bit.ly/3xu8l4G
Put those pens down ✒️ The winners of the Muddy Best Schools Awards will be announced tomorrow, eek! Keep your eyes peeled… 👀
Get yer planners out! Only FIVE days to go until the Muddy Best Schools Awards 2022 winners are announced. Watch this space…
DING DING! That’s the school bell telling you to get your submissions in pronto to enter the Muddy Best School Awards - you have just THREE weeks before entries are closed for 2022. https://bit.ly/3pVnt8V
The Muddy Best Schools Awards 2022 are GO! Give your school a shout out by entering our 11 categories (enter as many as you like, with the first entry totally FREE) spanning holistic, well-rounded and pastorally strong education. All fee-paying schools in England and Wales can enter, with submissions judged by an expert panel of education insiders. So what are you waiting for? Celebrate your school and enter NOW https://bit.ly/3pVnt8V
We have an incredible panel of education insiders lined up to judge the first ever Muddy Best Schools Awards, all chosen for their passion and professional experience across our 11 categories. Roll call, please! Hero Brown, Editor-in-Chief Muddy Stilettos (Chair). A national journalist for 25 years and founder of Muddy Stilettos, readers respond to Hero’s honest, in-the-know reviews of top independent schools Patrick Derham OBE, Ex Headmaster at Westminster School. After studying history at Cambridge, Patrick taught at Cheam and Radley before becoming headmaster of Solihull, Rugby and Westminster Lucy Elphinstone, Headmistress at Francis Holland School. Passionate about delivering outstanding pastoral care and developing entrepreneurial spirit, Lucy’s award-winning career in education spans nursery, prep and senior schools Mark Semmence, Headmaster at Repton School. Previously Assistant Headmaster at Rugby and Headmaster at Mount Kelly (where he oversaw the merger of Mount House and Kelly College), Mark has presided over the impressive expansion of the Repton family of schools nationally and internationally Emma Goldsmith, Head of Dragon School, Oxford. The first female Head at The Dragon, Emma is enthusiastically involved with the Boarding Schools’ Association and IAPS, is an active ISI inspector and Vice Chair of ISEB Stefan Anderson, Principal of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. With a background in music as a choral conductor, pianist and organist, Stefan was appointed Principal at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Sept 2002 Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE, Global Director of Education at KidZania London. The first to hold his title at Kidzania and a renowned figure in the field of education, Ger is a member of several educational councils and was made an OBE in 2014 for his services to children Tove Okunniwa MBE, Ex CEO at London Sport. Awarded a MBE for Services To Sport in 2021, Tove is currently a Board Member of Sport Englan
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