If you think Stowe is a “top school” then have a look at it’s A-level results. That explains why it’s not getting kids into Oxbridge.
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It’s boarding so at least they are getting fed. But otherwise: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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You do know what value added is, right? Without knowing the intake those stats are completely meaningless. But you probably already knew that.
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A network.
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Stowe’s always been for kids not bright enough to get into the top public schools. Or in Buckinghamshire, the ones who can’t get into the local grammar schools either.
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I'm surprised anyone's surprised. I mean, its highest profile alums are two royal ex-girlfriends and Superman
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Stowe is for thick posh Catholics.
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To keep them away from kids who can't afford 34k a year. How else do you produce a new generation of you?
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Sports facilities and other kids sports scholarships
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Any local kid likely to get AAB or better is likely to have gone to a local state grammar instead...
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Confidence and manners?
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They are paying for privelege...
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Always a useful lesson. Just because you're paying doesn't mean the quality of education is any better.
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