How do you delve behind school prospectuses? How do you choose the right school for your child? What factors other than academic rankings should you consider?This well-established guide, now in its thirteenth edition - compiled by parents for parents and completely independent - combines facts and subjective interpretation to provide the ultimate guide for parents seeking the best school for their child.Spanning both the private and state sectors, "The Good Schools Guide" covers over 1000 schools from age 5 to age 18. In addition to factual information such as contact details, entry requirements and fees, the Guide includes sections such as 'background and atmosphere' designed to enable parents to find the right match for their child. It also gives a refreshing analysis of each school's strengths and weaknesses.
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...untroubled by the sensibilities of schools and as cavalier in the face of squawks from those it has offended
-- TES
One of the best aids for parents...informative and witty -- Financial Times
Unique among the many guides available, it sets out to give frank answers to the questions every parent asks. It told the truth -- The Daily Telegraph
-- TES
One of the best aids for parents...informative and witty -- Financial Times
Unique among the many guides available, it sets out to give frank answers to the questions every parent asks. It told the truth -- The Daily Telegraph
From the Publisher
Review for The Goods School Guide 2007:
Chock-full of information about schools written by parents for parents and
for which no money has been taken from schools...You get a comprehensive
and honest review of each individual school listed that goes way beyond the
picture painted in the prospectus. The editors take pains to point out that
because a school is not listed, it does not mean that it is not a good
school - so don't treat this as the last word. They point out that what is
a good school for one child may not be for another. Contains background
information and notes ...also reviews some tutorial colleges - Oneup
Magazine - March/April 2007 issue
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A reader
Format:Paperback
I've looked at lots of school guides and they were all a waste of time because the information was written by the schools themselves and their marketing departments had made sure they all sounded great. I had no idea that there was an independent source of information like this. I can't believe the schools let them do this, but as a parent I can just say it has been incredibly useful. There are a few schools it doesn't cover which is annoying, but otherwise five stars definitly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Annabel B
Format:Paperback
As an independent source of information on the best schools in the UK, the Guide cannot be bettered. It gives the real flavour of each school and captures all the essentials from the background and character of the Head, the academic record, issues such as entrance and exit, pastoral care, the pupils and parents, right down to the actual feel of the physical facilities and other noteworthy features such as the quality of the lunches. The reports are set out clearly under headings, allowing for comparison between schools, and are written with knowledge and wisdom as well as humour. For any parent trying to assess a school from the outside, it is essential reading.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By C Dempster
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This is a good guide to hundreds of (mainly) independent good schools. However there are many junior schools not shown and there is the odd very good secondary school that is also not listed, so this is not a definitive guide. Typically the book allocates 2 or 3 pages to each school detailing its background , the headmaster, its academic tradition and extra-curricular activities. The book has proven to be very useful when compiling a short list of potential schools to visit.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A great resource
This book is a very similar format to the Independent Schools Official Guide, but the difference is that it is written by parents rather than educationalists. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by Mrs. A. L. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect starting point for clueless parents
This book has been invaluable to us first time parents in our search for schools. It is easy to use and you feel that the reviews really are objective and trustworthy. Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by R. Distin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth its weight
Here is the Guide you feel you can trust. It's straight,chatty,direct in praise or damnation, never dry. Short sentences speak volumes in this weighty tome. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2008 by PG Collings
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what parents need
This book is full of what you as a parent really want to know; when you are struggling with which school might suit your child, you can browse through this guide and find help. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by L. Roberts
2.0 out of 5 stars
Promising, but not there yet.
The first edition will be of most use to parents looking for a mainstream school, quite possibly fee-paying, for a child who has dyslexia or other learning difficulties of a not... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by Ms. Margaret M. Collins
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