The Ilford Ursuline High School & Science College takes pride in its Catholic body and outstanding…read moreacademic reputation. The institution for girls is praised for its lively and close-knit community, building life outside its academic walls to proudly represent the multi-cultural and talented ethos of the school. From catering for the senior citizens of the local area at annual Christmas parties, to fundraising for global charities through musical and drama productions, The Ilford Ursuline certainly embraces its school motto 'Serviam' - I will serve. My best friend, who was an Ursulineite about 6 years ago now holds an esteemed position at Corportate Executive Board...they obviously taught her something!

My old primary school is the heart of the community. Merton Park, is at best described as a…read morelandscape without shops, but with quality services. It even elects its own councillors in the local elections, such is the continued strength of community and lack of faith with polictians. So much so that Gordon Brown visited this school two days before the recent general election to try and turn Merton Park's independent voters Red. The safe suburbia of tree lined houses makes Merton Park a desireable place to bring up your offspring. As the elder of two sprogs that attended this school many moons ago I see young children heading for Merton Park First school with the same enthusiuam I used to head for Merton Park Primary school back in the last century. It is for this reason I will not mention current teaching standards. Apart from being the social glue of the community of many families, along with the church, doctors and denist surgary. Merton Park primary is a fantastic, tiny school. Built in a shape it has a small intake each year of around 30, whom can start at the pre-school level which has its own section seperated within the small complex and takes pupils up to the age of 11. There are excellent play and security features in this school to entertain and captivate your children. I cannot promise that attending this school will turn your child into a world-beater (like me), or super popular (again like me) or a modest well rounded indiviual (like my little brother), but it will place you in the community, allow you and your child to make friends and allow you to acheive the desired results of living in one of London's most Independent piece's of state run suburbia.

Being a student of the school, I know that the school has been extremely successful in terms of…read moreOFSTED rankings and a large amount of students who managed to get into Oxford and Cambridge-the students overall are well behaved out of the school with little problems caused-police are present near the 612 bus stop where large crowds of students are to prevent any trouble occurring. Overall, the school is a great place to send your children to recieve the best education possible in all departments of education-staff are always kind and helpful too!

This is a school in stanmore, and my younger sister currently attends this school. She loves this…read moreschool. Although the school doesn't have the nicest uniform, its education is great, the children are reasonably well behaved and there isnt any problems from what i know. The grades are good and I have met many teacher who are are very friendly and encouraging. It offers so many opportunities.

This was my sisters school. It is linked to my secondary school, St. Bonaventures, as St. Angelas…read moreis the all girls version and mine was the all boys. For the sixth form, these 2 schools merge to form St. Angelas and St. Bonaventures Sixth Form Centre. St. Angelas is one of the best schools in the and is constantly fighting St. Bonaventures for the best performing school in Newham. St. Angelas GCSE results for the last year are as follows: GCSEs They achieved fantastic GCSE results with 90.2% achieving 5 or more A* to C grades of which 79% including both English and Mathematics. However, it is at the highest grades that they continue to improve with A* grades totalling 12.33% and combined with A grades the figure rises to 35.16%, a significant jump on last year. As a Leading Edge School, their achievements and commitment to raising standards have long been recognised. They were also one of the first schools nationwide to be awarded specialist status (as a Technology College). Staff development and training programmes continue to keep their teachers motivated and well informed. They also benefit from ongoing investment in facilities and teaching resources. Despite their remarkable record of achievement, students come from a variety of backgrounds and academic starting points. The school population reflects the Catholic population of the borough, which is largely Afro-Caribbean, African, Filipino and white. 70% of school population are from ethnic minorities. Oh, and the Revelation Gospel Choir from that recent BBC show was created here.

Huge disappointment. No wonder why this school never gets 'Outstanding' compared to other Bexley…read moreGrammar schools! School can't provide decent school report either (no grading just a dubious color scheme that teachers don't understand either). Degoratory comments made to parents about other children when the school is challenged about why so many children have a test result very low..... Not the best mindset. Too political also. I could go on.

One of my children attends Chislehurst and Sidcup grammar school and the standard of teaching is…read morevery high. My child has enjoyed attending since he started. There are a wide range of activities and sport. It is highly regarded in the area as a very good school and pupils are recognised by a distinctive uniform.

An excellent place to receive an education, Southend High School for Boys is known for its…read moreexcellent teaching, polite pupils and bright green blazers. Pupils learn a variety of subjects, including Mandarin Chinese and classical languages, and can put these into practice in a variety of interesting school trips. The school is well funded and equipped, with a new Sixth form centre, language centre and sports hall. Equally, it doesn't forget its history, with a massive pipe organ in the main hall of the building where the school has had its home since the first was bombed during World War 2, and the school song giving pupils a real sense of identity. The only downside is the siting of the school - far from many people, but a little close to The Prittlewell School, leading to many of the pupils getting into scuffles with their rivals.

This school situated just off the main high street of Ingatestone, not far from the Infant and…read moreAnglo European schools. It is within easy walking distance of any part of the village, along a residential road called The Furlongs. It is a 1970s style building with a good number of classrooms and large hall. The playground is substantial and the children also enjoy a field for their sports. The pupils attending are from the large village community of Ingatestone, with a range of backgrounds. The school has maintained a good reputation for many years and years ago its field was the final destination of the village carnival.