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Muddy Best Schools Guide
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Dumpton School
Muddy says: A gorgeous setting and ambitious pupils in this lovely rural prep school puts Dumpton right at the top of my must-see list.
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Moving up – tips for starting senior school
Moving into senior school can be a time of mixed feelings for children – so to make the transition easier we asked Simon Head, Headmaster at Chafyn Grove School for his best bits of advice.
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Colston’s Upper School
Muddy says: From nursery to Sixth Form, this co-ed city school has the best of all worlds – a rigorous curriculum, diverse group of students and acres of grounds
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Is an independent school right for you?
Choosing a school for your child can be one of the most important decisions of your parenting life, but have you considered going private?
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The 8 most important things to look for in a school
... and nope, exam results are not one of them! Here's the insider scoop on choosing the best school for your child from Alastair Speers, inspiring Head of Sandroyd School.
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Pinewood School
Muddy says: Top marks go to this seriously family-friendly education for boys and girls aged 3-13, in acres of rolling countryside on the edge of The Cotswolds
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Clayesmore Senior School
Muddy says: Set in the most bucolic countryside and with a main building that is oh-so-pleasing to the eye, there's a lot more to Clayesmore than its setting
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Godolphin School
Muddy says: An inspiring day and boarding school on the outskirts of Salisbury, perfect for girls aged 3-18 with a serious ‘can-do’ attitude
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Clayesmore Prep School
Muddy says: I've been eager to snoop around this fab co-ed school for yonks, and boy, was it worth the wait! Set in the most to-die-for surroundings, Clayesmore Prep is a school with a real family feel
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Hanford
Muddy says: A true idyll of childhood, it's Hanford all the way for a quirky, quintessentially English girls boarding school in the heart of the rolling countryside
