Enquire about the school. Videos. DD1 and DD2 have both been at Tormead ever since. despite the fact that a significant number of GHS parents have daughters at the other two schools. All girls enjoy specialist teaching in music, games and gymnastics, and from Year 2, also in Design Technology. Find out how Tormead School rates compared to other primary schools in Guildford with our school ratings. To have bought a skirt that will drive me insane? Thank you BunnyCake! This sanctions the ridiculing of girls at the other two local schools (Hormead, anyone?) To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. They are both really helpful and give me food for thought. So any info on the genuine feel of the school and how inclusive it is would be really helpful. I would say that Tormead produces happy, bright and successful girls without piling on the pressure that perhaps some other academically selective schools do and that is why we chose it and have never looked back. It was founded in 1905 and is a member of the Girls Schools Association (GSA). They are also inclusive and have a diverse range of interests - all of which are equally valued by the school community. To think this year has been shit for all but especially hard for those with one child? High 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. DD1 wants to go into a medical career and three of the top unis have called her to interview and she awaits to hear from the final fourth choice.The new head has been there about 5 years and I was at first worried that she might turn it into a St Cat's clone (too much pressure there from what I've seen through friend's daughters) having come from there. Apart from one teacher we were not supported by the other school when my DD was being bullied. Cluelessnortherner (love the name!) Christmas arrangements: Any orders placed after Wednesday 9 th December will not be processed until Tuesday 5 th January 2021 and collections will be available from Wednesday 6th January 2021. Thank you both. A very very happy child. 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. You have to remember GHS is super academic and in any other town Tormead would be the top, most academic girls' school.It is very hard as it is the match for your particular child, and all children are very different and few, if any, schools will work for every single child. 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. Most selectives are good at picking the children they know will thrive there, but sometimes it goes wrong. I'm answering from a snr school angle - can't tell you anything about prep except that for prep I would have thought the need for space and varied physical actvity was even more important? 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. The main points of entry are at the ages of 4 (Reception), 7 (Year 3), 11 (Year 7) and 16 (Sixth Form). Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? Head of History, Co-ordination of Oxbridge Applications for the Arts and Humanities. There were many good reasons for this but the prime one for most parents was the current Headmistress. We had already dismissed St Cat’s as offering, IMO, rather too much of a Mallory Towers-ish outlook for us. 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. French is taught from Year 3, with the addition of Spanish and Latin from Year 5. Our users often ask questions and request information about the term dates, uniform , ofsted, mumsnet, teachers, former pupils and classmates, teachers and … 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. 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. Assessment. 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. Administration was poor (unless sending bills); Careers advice virtually non-existent. When exams are on its even worse.Many girls travel by coach/public transport to get to the school so I dont believe many stay for after school activities. (November 2015) Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 – 18 years old. The girls are mixed up all day long into different teaching groups and form/tutor groups so that they meet a wide cross section of their peer group right from Day 1. 2020 / 2021 INSET and training days for Tormead School. Reset it I really liked Tormead previously but went for somewhere more convenient for her to get to. Have you looked around Tormead yet with your dd? The new head of senior is changing things, from what I have heard trying to make it more a town version of St Cats. 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 … This assessment usually takes an hour. I am not sure where she will go for secondary as that is sooooo far away yet!! To contact an individual member of staff please refer to the staff list for their email address. There has also been a significant changing of the guard amongst the staff with the recruitment of a raft of enthusiastic, dynamic teachers, both male and female, across all subjects. I've been following posts for the Guildford girls schools very closely for two weeks. It is a little softer and more pastoral (not that GHS doesn't have excellent pastoral care), but still gets fairly excellent results. Tormead School Class of 78/9, Guildford. She is stretched academically but never pushed too hard and has fantastic opportunities in a range of sports and other extra curricular activities. A Catholic day school for girls aged from 11-18, which welcomes all faiths In 2019, 54% of students achieved A*-A at A level and 53% achieved 9-7 grades at GCSE. Thanks. DD1 according to her teachers is bright and would do academically well but I find her very laid back and relaxed..i dont know how to explain... kind of not bothered!!! We are about to move in the area from Sheffield in Summer as hubby and I are both changing jobs. There are currently no announcements loaded. *The school point score is devised through a new system introduced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Government’s exams watchdog. Handhold please. her results till now has been very good, so we are hoping for the best. To the south is St Catherine's girls' private school … Which specific teachers she has? To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. From my observation Tormead has got more Academic.Really its hard to differentiate academically between Tormead, GHS and St Catherine's. It is very similar to Tormead, not much bigger and just as caring. Events one would normally expect in the private sector such as Speech days are impossible because they do not have the space or facilities. I don't know the specifics though obviously. 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. It was the best decision we made sending her there! She has also presided over a major building project that has dragged the senior school buildings into the 21st century. My husband and I are considering Tormead junior school for our daughter and have a couple of questions we are hoping someone here could answer: Are the majority of the girls spread from all over the place, meaning fewer friends in the Guildford area and more car journeys to see friends? I was very happy with their overall approach and prospectus, but wanted to know more from present mums about their experience. 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! So they have very little time for standard girls sports such as netball and hockey. If no Star Rating is available, the school will be listed as Not Rated and will appear in geographical order based on the school's proximity to the centre of the search location or postcode. But I don't want to move her to find she is in the same situation in this news school as she was in the last! Tormead School Reviews. 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 just worried about putting her into a similar situation. In terms of results GHS>St Cats>Tormead but the difference is minimal.Your DD sounds like she will do well anywhere and suit GHS or St Cats very well too.Which does your DD prefer? Clara Policella. Popular independent co-ed day school (a few boarders) in leafy suburbs. I think I will have a word with someone at the school and discuss how they can provide for a child with low confidence. Tormead girls are a diverse bunch. We too are waiting from more results but my DD wont even consider the other schools now ! View the profiles of professionals named "Teresa Drew" on LinkedIn. Its ok if your daughter is a gymnast, but you only need to look around the site to see how limited things are for games. I am now convinced that Tormead is right for my DD. Fees: £3,523 (day), £4,775 (boarding weekly), £5,394 (boarding full). To register your daughter, please complete a Registration Form.. There were some issues with other girls at times but the school dealt with them well, although don't know how new junior head works. Tormead School Reviews. (The Head used to be Deputy at St Catherine's.). Tormead - I hear the senior school did much better at this I can confirm that the senior school had 100% timetabled on-line learning from the offset. 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). 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. As an ex-Tormead parent, I too would add a note of caution to anyone considering it. I also know that Tormead has taken girls who have specific needs, and may well have not had a particularly nice time in their previous school.The girls I know from Tormead all have a range of interests. I've got a dd who lacks confidence. Registration Deadline: Saturday 31 October 2020: Year 7 (11+) ISEB Common Pre-Tests Held at Tormead: Saturday 28 November 2020: Music, Art and Sport Scholarship Assessments But that's not bullying. I think you are absolutely right that I need to talk to the school specifically. 7 were here. Our users often ask questions and request information about the term dates, uniform , ofsted, mumsnet, teachers, former pupils and classmates, teachers and … I really liked the school when I visited it last year. She had no idea who most of the girls actually were (even after a few years at the school). There is, therefore, a strong feeling amongst current parents that Tormead's stock is on the up.Fellow parents, like their daughters, are a sociable, down-to-earth bunch and come from a diverse range of backgrounds - did you come and join us?! If they try to put the issue to you then perhaps they don't have the support there or attitude your DD needs. However, she has been true to the Tormead ethos of allowing girls to fully mature all their talents be they academic, sport or arty. I know that issues with other girls occur it is all about how the school are going to deal with them and the approach taken to each child. But this is unsurprising when those girls that under-perform are encouraged to leave, if not directly, then by the relentless rounds of tests in which they are found wanting. Detentions, re-tests etc extremely rare. She obviously felt confident enough to do that and that confidence had developed after only 10 weeks at Tormead.All I can say is that I don't think you would regret choosing Tormead. 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. If so how long until you felt happy with it? *The school point score is devised through a new system introduced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Government’s exams watchdog. 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 . It is just a bit more selective and attracts parents who want an academic, 'you can do anything' approach. To be honest we have never considered GHS as I don't think DD has the right personality and I am not sure she would pass the assessment, she is bright but not über bright and has a very quirky personality. very helpful comments.May I ask what is the current class size in Tormead Junior like year 1 and year 2? 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. I have just finished filling out our acceptance form! I'm a current Tormead parent! Roll on the weekend ! We have a very short time maybe weeks only!!! No videos have been uploaded for the selected season or sport. Se vi volas enigi tiun artikolon en la originalan Esperanto-Vikipedion, vi povas uzi nian specialan redakt-interfacon. Mummytime thank you so much for your second response. GHS is undeniably the most academic of the three Guildford schools. Her introduction of a range of scholarships awarded to girls entering both Year 6 and Year 7 to halt the exodus of brighter girls to GHS at Yr 7 has, but for a couple of exceptions, succeeded. We do find the school to be very nurturing, every teacher DD has had so far has been lovely, and so is the head. Documents 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! Will she be over looked because she is not the brightest in the class and nor is she struggling?I notice they don't do sport everyday as part of lessons, how do you think this effects the girls? 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. For all former Tormead girls and staff, this is place to get back in touch and rekindle old friendships. To think that families who construct their lifestyle around two incomes are living very precariously? Forms. I think she will do well where ever she goes, but I really want her to enjoy the journey if that makes sense. My daughter has just been offered a place (she may get offered others too - letters not arrived yet but she sat for GHS & St Catherine's). Sykes J. Sykes J Head of Sixth Form at Tormead School Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom. Located in Guildford, Surrey, Tormead is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 4–18 years old. Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4–18 years old in Guildford, Surrey, England. Assessments for Reception take place in November. at Tormead School, Guildford Merrow. Tormead is definitely an academic school, girls go onto top Universities. yourmothernotyourfriend....I think its unfair to tarnish all the girls with one brush. I have no experience of how Tormead deal with bullying as my DDs have never experienced it. I like the idea of a more nurturing environment, although I realise that girls will be girls, but what really matters is how the school deals with it. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. No announcements to display. I have two daughters at Tormead but lower down the school so cannot give feedback on the sixth form. There is a huge amount of spirit and fun. My concern was over whether it would be academic enough to stretch her but not so academic that she would feel demotivated. Tormead School Q & A (Questions and Answers frequently), Reviews from teachers, students and parents. Founded in 1905, it is situated in Guildford, Surrey, England. Highly selective, high-achieving girls State day school. We are very proud of our school and its ethos of encouraging each individual pupil to develop her talents to the full in a happy, caring and supportive environment. My other DD is at one of the other Guildford schools and suffered terrible bullying. Top 108 of From the 1st to the 11th December 2020, a new video surprise will ‘open’ for you to enjoy. They are friendly, down to earth, respectful and pleasantly, rather than showily, confident. We are committed to providing an excellent, all round education in a warm, stimulating and supportive environment. 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. Good luck! On the east side are two private girls' schools, Guildford High and Tormead, and the private boys' school Guildford Royal Grammar. The school was lagging a bit before the new head arrived. 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