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School Reviews
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #9: Pitsford School
What, Where? Pitsford School, established in 1989, is the smallest Northamptonshire school I’ve been to so far, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in character. An ISA co-educational, 4 – 18 independent school, it sits in Pitsford, a picturesque village a few miles north of Northampton (lovely little winding roads, although […]
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #8: Wellingborough School
What, Where? Wellingborough School is seven minutes from my house which I actually bought from the headmaster 13 years ago! Hmmmm, not enough info for a review, oh go on then I’ll tell you a bit more! Wellingborough School is a co-educational independent school for children aged 3-18, a Pre-Prep School for ages 3-8, a […]
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11 secondary school choices in Northants
Who better to ask about school choices than a school girl! Now at sixth form, 17-year-old Bibi Baker gives us the low-down on some gems in Northants
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #7: Spratton Hall
What, Where? Spratton Hall is a co-educational day prep school for children aged 4-13, based in 50 acres of Northamptonshire’s, beautiful countryside. I’ve been to Spratton before to visit the fabulous Sauls of Spratton, but had no idea that if I’d travelled a little further, the school would be nestled in rolling green fields. The […]
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #6: Bosworth College
Bosworth caters to a variety of needs for students other pursuits and creates a timetable that enables sport and study, both to a high level. They look at each candidate as an individual and design a solution to suit their needs. A hearty thumbs up from Ms Muddy!
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #5: Bloxham School
Hero over in Muddy Oxon/Bucks visited Bloxham School back in February last year, and since then exam results have come in, kids have joined and moved on, facilities have improved and all that jazz. So here is an updated review of the school for any of you are considering it as a possible contender for your […]
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #4: Sibford School Banbury
SIBFORD SCHOOL, BANBURY What? Where? Sibford School is a 3-18 co-ed day and boarding school set in more than 50 acres of grounds near Banbury, North Oxfordshire. Yeah, you read it right, 50 flippin acres! Originally established in 1842 for Quaker families, the school retains its Quaker ethos of seeking ‘that of God in everyone’ […]
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Quinton House School, Northampton
A traditional, friendly, Northampton independent day school for boys and girls 2-18, in a beautiful 31 acre setting.
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Muddy Best Schools Guide #2: Beachborough School, Nr Brackley
My second school review, and it’s a beaut (if I say so myself!). If you have kids between two and thirteen, read on. BEACHBOROUGH SCHOOL, WESTBURY, NR BRACKLEY What? Where? Beachborough is a bucolic prep school at Westbury Manor, tickling the Northants, Bucks and Oxon borders, and perfectly positioned for those around Bicester, Buckingham, Banbury […]
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Muddy Best Schools Guide: #1 Winchester House, Brackley
Soooooo…I’ve been muddying my stilettos for a few months now..eateries, drinkeries, walkeries, you name it; your intrepid explorer has been up, down and across this lovely Shire looking for things that will make us smile and make our lives more colourful. On my travels I noticed how many damn fine schools we have, so here […]
