Castle Court or Dumpton? Views/experience appreciated please

[catfood12]

Mates

In the fortunate position of having to choose between Castle Court or Dumpton for the little darlings. Have been to both, and met both heads. Castle Court seems to have better facilities, but seems to be run as more of a business, with an expectation that they'll be kept in independent schools after. Dumption seems to have a better academic record, with a more flexible head but less facilities.

Perhaps PM me and let's chat rather than risk starting public discussions...

[DanX5]

My business partners children attend Dumpton so I will ask specifics tomorrow and drop you a PM if I remember. I've also got a fair few clients who have children at both schools you mention and generally I've heard only good things.

I guess location in terms of the school run could be play a part - where are you based?

[2 5HAN]

Our kids are both at Castle Court will ping you a mail

[catfood12]

Dan - thanks for the reply. We're in Lilliput catchment, buses to both Castle Court & Dumpton pick up locally, so location isn't too much of an issue for us.

Shan - picked up your email thanks, useful info.

[Loopyleesa]

I went to Uplands, do NOT send them there !
My father is still trying to sue to get his money back

[catfood12]

Thanks Leesa, sorry to hear your dramas, I hope your dad gets something sorted !

They're signed up for Castle Court, starting next September

[V1DL3R]

I used to go to Dumpton, it's changed a lot since I went there. It's a great feeder school for Canford.

[Loopyleesa]

catfood12 said:

Thanks Leesa, sorry to hear your dramas, I hope your dad gets something sorted !

They're signed up for Castle Court, starting next September

LOL unlikely, he's been trying for a long time!

Good choice