I have now assessed this article by quality and importance. She has also presided over a major building project that has dragged the senior school buildings into the 21st century. Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? Thank you both. 19. High School At the time of our move, Tormead was the only school of GHS, St Cat’s and Tormead that had places available in the relevant years of the junior school.I must confess that, heavily influenced by league tables, our original plan was, ideally, to move the girls to GHS as soon as places became available. Find out how Tormead School rates compared to other primary schools in Guildford with our school ratings. This combined with practically non exsistant pastoral care except for the chosen few means I feel we may be looking for another school in any event. It will always be the less-academic GHS but it caters for different girls and in my opinion shouldn't be compared. Top 108 of It is a little softer and more pastoral (not that GHS doesn't have excellent pastoral care), but still gets fairly excellent results. Might be worth googling for previous threads as I've seen fairly recent threads about this school and from memory, people were very positive about it. (The Head used to be Deputy at St Catherine's.). Assessment. They are re-building the school gradually so there will eventually be much better facilities. Fees: £3,523 (day), £4,775 (boarding weekly), £5,394 (boarding full). It was the best decision we made sending her there! I am not sure where she will go for secondary as that is sooooo far away yet!! We are just waiting to get one more result, but I think that even if that one comes through with a place, that we will take Tormead. Hopefully you'll be able to get a feel for it. I know their is a new head but I am hoping the ethos has remaind and the nurturing side is still as strong. Tormead School Q & A (Questions and Answers frequently), Reviews from teachers, students and parents. Class sizes of 24 are not much better than State and in tiny classrooms. From what I have heard the prep is incredibly nurturing so I'm sure you will get the first reaction. However, she has been true to the Tormead ethos of allowing girls to fully mature all their talents be they academic, sport or arty. It comprises a junior school, senior school and sixth form. We moved him at the end of year 1 and it was the best decision. Mummytime thank you so much for your second response. Hockey training (after school) is off site. Administration was poor (unless sending bills); Careers advice virtually non-existent. The list of 20, 40 or 60 schools will show schools ranked by their School Guide Star Rating first. I love Tormead girls. This assessment usually takes an hour. The school prides itself on its high academic standards and expectation of the girls whilst ensuring teaching and learning is exciting and challenging. It completely stops cliques forming as no-one can easily form a power base. DD1 and DD2 have both been at Tormead ever since. They get the grades because they have a bright cohort to start with and motivated girls and parents, however my DD needed additional tutoring in English and French. I’m really impressed with the HPL approach they purport to take- get the sense that effort is rewarded even when mistakes are made which I imagine means the girls aren’t afraid to make mistakes which ultimately benefits learning and builds resilience . Tormead Cranley Road Guildford Surrey GU1 2JD. Tormead School Q & A (Questions and Answers frequently), Reviews from teachers, students and parents. Collections will be available from Student Services in the Wellbeing Centre or can be collected from the Senior School Reception on Tuesday 5 th January 2021 between 12 and 3. As an ex-Tormead parent, I too would add a note of caution to anyone considering it. Founded in 1905, it is situated in Guildford, Surrey, England. Thanks so much for sharing yours. Who will ask a lot of questions and has her own unique view of the world! My other DD is at one of the other Guildford schools and suffered terrible bullying. It comprises a … !Can anyone help me with Tormead's class sizes in the prep school? The school’s approach is perhaps best illustrated in GHS’s annual pantomime, written by the 6th form and performed by the Yr 7s in front of parents and the junior school. The staff at the school all appear happy and that filters down to the children. DH has gone off in an ambulance. When my DD was there it was very nurturing and there appeared to be no favouritism for the cleverer girls imo. She reduced the number of places in each year to ensure that the school’s USP is as a more nurturing environment, whilst also maintaining a reasonable, yet undeniably more diverse range of academic ability than at GHS. I am really keen to know.many thanks. She had no idea who most of the girls actually were (even after a few years at the school). My DD spent 8 years there but we and 50% of her year left after GCSE (Guildford High have a 95% retention for 6th form in comparison). her results till now has been very good, so we are hoping for the best. Discover the delights of Tormead by visiting this page each day! Please select another season above or sport above, or check back later. If they are over-welcoming 'of course she will be fine, all our girls are lovely, there is zero bullying or unhappiness here and every girl settles' (not true of any school) then perhaps they are just doing the hard-sell. Little evidence of emotional intelligence amongst the GHS girls??? Gut feel is that Tormead ticks all the boxes. I moved to the Guildford area a few years ago. Sign in. Lots of girls do after school activities and their parents pick them up if they have missed the bus or they arrange lift-shares with other girls. Her style is quieter and more demure than the heads at St Cat's and GHS but that quietness hides very strong leadership skills as well as being very focused on where she wants to take the school. Cluelessnortherner (love the name!) They will be able to tell you up-to-date accurate info about all the practical stuff.I expect someone will be along shortly with the opinion based stuff.Anecdotally I have heard that Tormead has slid recently in the academic stakes - GHS becomes ever more popular. Hi tealady and auntymary thank you both for your first hand opinions! People tend to differentiate on the other things.Tormead used to be less academic, but has gradually risen, which has changed its atmosphere a bit (as have changes in head). Enquire about the school. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Detentions, re-tests etc extremely rare. I believe they get shuffled around into new groups in a couple of years' time - keeps everything moving and fresh. Tormead - Head's Welcome Tormead is one of the leading UK independent schools for girls. newzealand68 - I promise, you will not regret it. Sorry I never finished the sentence about DS - I had to keep him there for a year until I was certain I found the right school as, like you, it was so important to get the move right. If they are supportive, welcoming but realistic about what they can do, whether they can see your DD fitting in etc then you know they'll do what they can to help her. To think this year has been shit for all but especially hard for those with one child? Any other views - keep 'em coming ! Tormead School Reviews. Really interested to know which school this may have been? The school does not rigorously test. I have a friend with a daughter in Year 8 who was bullied in Year 7 last year and she has been delighted with how the matter has been handled and she tells me her DD is thriving.Talking about pastoral matters last year they introduced a scheme whereby the girls do not stay in one form group for years on end for all their subjects. There are a lot of lunchtime and after school clubs covering many activities and girls take them up. I can honestly say compared to other schools I have experience of (including inside experience of Tormead) it is just as, if not more, laid back than any other local girls school. despite the fact that a significant number of GHS parents have daughters at the other two schools. All three schools are similar academically with the differentiation as discussed above. Below is a comprehensive list of schools that have published their 11+ results for 2016 already: Abercorn School children received offers from the following schools: Girls schools: City of London, Godolphin & Latymer, South Hampstead High School, St Paul's Girls' School Boys schools: City of London, Colet Court, UCS, Wetherby Co-ed schools: Highgate, Latymer Upper Academy… For all former Tormead girls and staff, this is place to get back in touch and rekindle old friendships. *The school point score is devised through a new system introduced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Government’s exams watchdog. That's so good to hear. If they try to put the issue to you then perhaps they don't have the support there or attitude your DD needs. If I think they can build up DDs confidence and encourage her then I would be very happy for her to go there. The general ethos at Tormead is about having a broad educational experience. They get a lot of h/w and there have been a lot of staff changes lately. Forgotten your password? Most selectives are good at picking the children they know will thrive there, but sometimes it goes wrong. Good luck with your decision making. Whilst the “win at all costs“ approach undoubtedly gets results, it means that those GHS girls who are enthusiastic, yet less able or even, perhaps, just smaller than their peers, rarely get to participate in inter-school competitions. Tormead School Reviews. 7 were here. She had no opportunities to act (since she didn't study drama) or play in a team - terrible sports facilities (unless they are gymnasts) and nothing like the amount of outdoor space a school of this size needs. The Government has announced opens in a new window that it will not publish any school or college level educational performance data based on tests, assessments or exams for 2020, and has outlined accountability arrangements opens in a new window for 2020/21. I must confess that, heavily influenced by league tables, our original plan was, ideally, to move the girls to GHS as soon as places became available. She has had to toughen up as even teachers make quite unnecessary comments - she is now older and it does not upset her, but I get mad! At Tormead School for girls in Guildford, Surrey, the site has become such a problem among the girls in Year 7 that the headteacher, Christina Foord, is … Handhold please. There is always going to banter between the local schools whether it be sports or plays etc....and is the same for many other schools. St Cats is very different to Tormead/GHS- it is much more a country boarding/day school and more traditional with a strong house system. Rankings are based on the percentage of GCSE/IGCSE entries awarded 9-7 or A* and A grades.To qualify for inclusion there must be a minimum of 20 students in the cohort. Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4–18 years old in Guildford, Surrey, England. Luckily a member of staff helped and it was sorted but I am not sure I would want another DD to go through that. There are 30+ professionals named "Teresa Drew", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. The girls at GHS are ambitious, as are Tormead girls, but they are good humoured, caring, down to earth and very 'fun' girls of all sorts of personalities - just like Tormead. Yes the head is very proud and can come across arrogant but she has a lot to be proud of! My eldest got into GHS at Year 7 and we were told that she was in their Top 10 from the 11+ results, but we knew that Tormead was the right school for her, that it would give her the space to be herself so she went there. Do the girls get outside to at much in year 7? Tormead School Reviews. I think I will have a word with someone at the school and discuss how they can provide for a child with low confidence. Find out what Mumsnet users thought of Echo by Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. From my observation Tormead has got more Academic.Really its hard to differentiate academically between Tormead, GHS and St Catherine's. Girls are welcomed into our Reception classroom and invited to undertake a few simple tasks, enabling our staff to observe how they interact with others and respond in a classroom setting. Yes I agree- Tormead is definitely academic, she will be challenged appropriately. In an increasingly global workforce, I would argue that EQ, as well as IQ, is equally important and I have seen little evidence of emotional intelligence amongst the GHS girls I've encountered. Clara Policella. They even had end of term timed exams. Talk to an expert. Located in Guildford, Surrey, Tormead is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 4–18 years old. We can provide you with resources and advice, arrange prospectuses to be sent to you, or provide information on a particular school. I don't know the specifics though obviously. Assessments for Reception take place in November. Popular independent co-ed day school (a few boarders) in leafy suburbs. All three schools are similar academically with the differentiation as discussed above.I'm sure she will do fine, and if the building works are on schedule she will just have the benefits. A netball court and a sports hall doesnt go far for a whole year group of girls and especially now with all the building work. Tormead girls are a diverse bunch. Other sports clubs (eg netball and hockey)take place at Surrey Sports Park after school, but unlike other local schools, eg RGS they do not bus girls offsite during the day for games lessons. La ĉi-suba teksto estas aŭtomata traduko de la artikolo Tormead School article en la angla Vikipedio, farita per la sistemo GramTrans on 2017-04-22 20:59:26. *The school point score is devised through a new system introduced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Government’s exams watchdog. Hi, I'm answering from the angle of a junior school Tormead mum whose daughter moved over to the senior school a couple of years ago. yourmothernotyourfriend....I think its unfair to tarnish all the girls with one brush. Heads jobs are to aim for the highest standards (in all areas including pastoral care).There are always jokes between local schools - GHS gets Guildford Thigh School according to DD so it certainly goes two ways!! It's quite a small site so just wondering if they hang out in their form room instead of being outside? Events one would normally expect in the private sector such as Speech days are impossible because they do not have the space or facilities. 2020 / 2021 INSET and training days for Tormead School. Tormead is one of the leading UK independent schools for girls. There were many good reasons for this but the prime one for most parents was the current Headmistress. Yes, there have been minor fallouts with friendships along the way but that will happen anywhere and is a good thing to learn how to handle. Chigwell School, Chigwell (linked to Chigwell Junior School). I was very happy with their overall approach and prospectus, but wanted to know more from present mums about their experience. The school was lagging a bit before the new head arrived. Thanks again :-). DD is bright and sporty and into life if that makes sense. To the south is St Catherine's girls' private school … After she arrived the best teachers left in droves too - sadly the school became a cold and hard place. Ever since I have really valued reputation as I should have paid more attention to it first time round.I know the schools around here well so feel free to PM me if you want specifics. I hope a Tormead parent comes along to let you know about the new head as I'd be interested too. Forms. On the east side are two private girls' schools, Guildford High and Tormead, and the private boys' school Guildford Royal Grammar. No videos have been uploaded for the selected season or sport. French is taught from Year 3, with the addition of Spanish and Latin from Year 5. newzealand68 - not sure whether your DD knows anyone going to the school but if not, my DD knows quite a few from her school and would happily have your DD around to introduce her. We actually found it with older DD to be so laid back. GHS is undeniably the most academic of the three Guildford schools. Thanks richtea432, glad to hear positive things about tormead and about the new head. An opportunity has arisen for us to transfer her to Tormead but it is such a big step, taking her away from her friends that I really don't want to move her from the frying pan into the fire! She has also presided over a major building project that has dragged the senior school buildings into the 21st century. DH has gone off in an ambulance. Guildford and St cats have not given us hope about any places, but Tormead has called us for a private visit and we understand, they are happy to take a test and offer a place based on the results. Which specific teachers she has? It sounds like the current school doesn't feel right for her. Thank you both. They are friendly, down to earth, respectful and pleasantly, rather than showily, confident. DD was 'in the middle' and I never felt she was overlooked. For general enquiries please contact the School Office on 01483 575101 or email office@tormeadschool.org.uk. We arrived in Sept to find his classroom was actually a hidden away very old portacabin (had been hidden from perspective parents on tours), class sizes were far bigger than we were told with just one teacher for 40 children and quite a few TAs. Thanks. Gut feel is that she would love it but most of the threads are a couple of years old and I'd love to have some insight into how well the new Head is doing. Since then there's been a new head in the junior school. Thanks. I really liked Tormead previously but went for somewhere more convenient for her to get to. My eldest, DD is currently in Y7 in a GDST school, so we were desperately searching for a good school for her in Sept for Y8. They do have a lot of fun at GHS, lots see it as being entirely focused on academics and being amazing at sport but there is something for everyone. You need to relax though, my DS started off at a prep school which I hated and realised was a very different school to what I thought it was.If you move her, do your best to be positive and look for the positives as you can't really move her again without knocking her confidence. I am now convinced that Tormead is right for my DD. Remember children grow and change, my DD went through years where she barely spoke at school and years where the teacher had to have a word with me about her chatting and giggling in class. I'm a current Tormead parent! at Tormead School, Guildford Merrow. I have no experience of how Tormead deal with bullying as my DDs have never experienced it. It is a worry, and without supernatural powers we can't ever be sure. Second comments that GHS is not the crazy hot house the previous poster made it out to be. At the time of our move, Tormead was the only school of GHS, St Cat’s and Tormead that had places available in the relevant years of the junior school. 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