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Ludgrove

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lycee · 18/12/2012 01:53

What can anyone tell me about Ludgrove school?

I know that the princes attended here in the 90s.

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Inclusionist · 18/12/2012 07:52

Seems like a bit of a closed shop. I find that off-putting but maybe that is wrong- perhaps they just don't need to advertise.

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lycee · 19/12/2012 12:07

What can you tell me about there dormitories???

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Inclusionist · 19/12/2012 12:39

Absolutely nothing. I know nothing about the school, despite living in the area. I guess the full boarding aspect puts local people off so it doesn't get 'talked about' between mums etc.

I think you would need to go and visit if it was high on your list. Are you abroad?

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Inclusionist · 19/12/2012 12:42

Actually, I used to drive passed it on my way to work and I didn't even know it was there!

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lycee · 19/12/2012 13:31

I am in America.

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Inclusionist · 19/12/2012 14:59

Blinking long way to send a child to school??

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difficultpickle · 19/12/2012 16:14

Assuming you are moving to the UK you could get your relocation agent to advise or employ a school agent like Gabbitas to assist. Not sure why you are starting three separate threads on this.

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ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 19/12/2012 16:25

Lycee

Is there something specific about Ludgrove that interests you (other than the princes going there)?

If not, why don't you list the requirements you have for a prep school e.g. full, weekly, flexi boarding or day, single sex or co-ed, geographic location, prep only or linked to a senior school, target senior schools etc and I am sure people will have some good suggestions for you.

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lycee · 20/12/2012 00:28

What can you tell me about there dormitories???

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Inclusionist · 20/12/2012 07:32

The use of 'there' was not a typo then?

I don't think this OP is genuine no shit, Inclusionist

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BadgerB · 20/12/2012 08:14

Are you actually interested in using this school or just following the lives of the princes?

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ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 20/12/2012 09:45

Inclusionist
I'm with you on this!

Lycee
I've heard that the dormitories have beds in them! Shock

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difficultpickle · 20/12/2012 11:41

They may even be bunkbeds. Ds's dorm has wardrobes and chests of drawers too (posh).

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LIZS · 20/12/2012 11:42

perhaps researching a setting for a book ?

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ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 20/12/2012 11:53

LIZS
If that's the case then they need to brush up on the difference between there/their.

Royal princes fanfic Shock

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LynetteScavo · 20/12/2012 12:07

I suspect they teach grammar very well, and the boys know the difference between there and their.

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lycee · 20/12/2012 15:03

I read a book on the princes and Ludgrove was mentioned exstensively, just wondering if anyone has current info as a bosrder.

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difficultpickle · 20/12/2012 21:28

Why the fascination if you aren't planning on actually sending your ds there? I imagine it is no different to any other boys boarding prep. Ds was at the hairdressers this evening comparing notes on tuck and treats at respective boarding schools with other children getting their haircut.

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lycee · 22/12/2012 21:09

It is the firwst boarding school that I ever heard a great deal about and just got curious.

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BadgerB · 23/12/2012 06:37

If you keep reading Mumsnet you will learn the names of many others - then you can Google their online prospectuses and learn more about them! Try Cheam and Gordonstoun, where the princes' dad went..

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peteneras · 23/12/2012 09:31

?It is the firwst boarding school that I ever heard a great deal about and just got curious.?

Oh lycee, there are plenty about here in GB.

Here?s a complete list from A~Z for you to read over the holidays.

Happy reading and Happy Christmas! Xmas Wink

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difficultpickle · 23/12/2012 10:44

peteneras you'll send the OP into Google overdrive with that list Xmas Grin

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peteneras · 23/12/2012 11:05

No bisjo, don't need Google, just click on the school's 'website address' in the middle column of the list.

Here's the list again sorted by county for parents/guardians who may be interested in specific areas only.

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difficultpickle · 23/12/2012 11:41

I wonder how many boys schools need to send to Eton to qualify as a feeder school. I can't believe all those schools have sent boys every year.

Lycee will think all their Christmases have come at once!

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lycee · 23/12/2012 23:55

I already visited Ludgroves site and they say very little about there boarding provisions, the site is more about sports and academics.

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