26/09/2026
You've seen the school. You
still don't know if it's right.
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A school visit tells you about
the building, the corridors, the
way it feels to walk in.
It tells you very little about
whether your child is actually
ready for what happens once they
are inside.
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01 · A good tour is not the same
as a good fit
Every school shows its best self
on an open day. The real test
comes later, in an ordinary
lesson.
02 · Readiness is rarely visible
on a walk-round
Confidence in an interview or an
exam room is built long before
the visit, not during it.
03 · The gap between schools
is often the preparation
Two children applying to the
same place can arrive with very
different levels of readiness.
04 · Deciding is easier once the groundwork is already done
A clear sense of where your
child stands makes the choice
between schools far less of a
guess.
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If you are visiting schools this
term, it may be worth knowing
exactly where your child stands
before you decide.
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