Merton Court Preparatory School Reviews

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Kent, DA14 4QU

Overall Rating

70.4%

General Atmosphere

68.8%

Value for Money

63.8%

Academic Standards

74.0%

Facilities

75.7%

Sporting Quality

74.3%

Staff Proficiency

68.0%

Discipline

71.6%

Pastoral Care

66.9%



Reviews

By Parent - 3rd Feb 2009  

its a brilliant school..... (read more)


By Parent - 12th Dec 2008  

Am staggered by the negative reviews and also by the number of reviews! Please be aware that this i.... (read more)


By Parent - 10th Dec 2008  

an excellent all round school. I cannot believe some of the negative reviews! Is there a hidden ag.... (read more)


By Parent - 3rd Nov 2008  

I'm staggered that this small school is the most reviewed in the country! Some of the glowing review.... (read more)


By Parent - 31st Aug 2008  

The last few, obviously solicited responses. to this site are worthless to the value of review. Sch.... (read more)


By Parent - 31st Aug 2008  

Regularly standing in the school playground and listening to remarks made about the school on everyt.... (read more)


By Parent - 22nd Aug 2008  

Reading the reviews of Merton Court I would like to add the following: regarding fees, I think you .... (read more)


By Alumni (2008) - 14th Aug 2008  

I have had the most enjoyable time here at merton court and coming from a state school it was a big .... (read more)


By Parent - 24th Jul 2008  

My experience with the school has been very good. My children are very happy there and have progress.... (read more)


By Parent - 23rd Jul 2008  

As new parents to Merton Court we have been extremely impressed. The teachers have ensured that our .... (read more)


By Parent - 19th Jul 2008  

There will be good and bad experiences at any establishment but I can only write about my own person.... (read more)


By Parent - 14th Jul 2008  

I have a daughter who has just left the school and a son who has recently joined from a state school.... (read more)


By Parent - 11th Jul 2008  

I have 2 children at the school, i am generally happy because my children are EXTREMELY happy with t.... (read more)


By Parent - 8th Jun 2008  

To sum up Merton Court, the school has been taken over by builders and footballers wives. While I am.... (read more)


By Parent - 14th May 2008  

I am also a disgruntled parent of a Year 6 child and can only agree with comments made regarding the.... (read more)


By Parent - 26th Apr 2008  

Merton Court was once a good school to which a child should be sent. The teachers were very well qua.... (read more)


By Alumni - 22nd Apr 2008  

I cannot believe the words used used by the latest reviewers of Merton Court! We are parents of chi.... (read more)


By Parent - 21st Mar 2008  

This school has to be one of the very best in the South East of England. The Price family should be.... (read more)


By Parent - 9th Mar 2008  

Get real, parents of Sidcup! What the hell do you want? You pay for Merton Court because you want .... (read more)


By Parent - 9th Mar 2008  

Merton Court is an exceptional school! There are many parent in the school who see no wrong in thei.... (read more)


By Parent - 3rd Mar 2008  

This is not the school to send your child to if you want them to enjoy school and have what is consi.... (read more)


By Alumni (2005) - 23rd Feb 2008  

I went to this school and although it got me into a good grammar school I do not remember it being a.... (read more)


By Parent - 22nd Feb 2008  

As a past and present parent I think that standards and attitudes have been slowly slipping (it's a .... (read more)


By Parent - 22nd Feb 2008  

What I can say is that hindsight is a great thing. If I knew what years 5 & 6 were going to be like.... (read more)


By Parent - 31st Jan 2008  

Merton Court provides excellent preparation for secondary school and life in general. Pupils gain l.... (read more)


By Current Pupil - 15th Jan 2008  

it is very good school because it have very good sport and it have a verry good swimming pool. the t.... (read more)


By Parent - 13th Jan 2008  

I have 2 children at Merton Court and I would agree with some of the previous comments regarding the.... (read more)


By Parent - 10th Jan 2008  

Merton Court is run by the Price family under their terms and conditions. If you are not willing to .... (read more)


By Parent - 9th Jan 2008  

We share many of the opinions of previous reviewers on this site, in that we are very disappointed w.... (read more)


By Parent - 26th Nov 2007  

Like other reviews the pastoral care is good and academic achievement appears high. However there is.... (read more)


By Parent - 21st Sep 2007  

I have been looking into this school for ages, since i was little wishing i had the opportunity to g.... (read more)


By Alumni (2006) - 1st Aug 2007  

as a past pupil of Merton Court school i can say that the subjects and rules and regulations have he.... (read more)


By Parent - 8th May 2007  

I have spent many a happy year at MC as a parent and have delighted with the results. Most of the p.... (read more)


By Parent - 19th Apr 2007  

My daughter is doing well at the school but increases in term fees have been well above inflation an.... (read more)


By Parent - 29th Mar 2007  

Merton Court is an excellent school. Mr Price (the Headmaster) and all the teaching staff care deepl.... (read more)


By Parent - 5th Mar 2007  

I read the comments below with interest and with some dismay!
My husband and myself are neither uni.... (read more)


By Alumni (1997) - 28th Feb 2007  

As a past pupil of Merton Court I can say from personal experience that this is a most warm and welc.... (read more)


By Parent - 28th Feb 2007  

This school encourages the naturally bright and accomplished but anyone else has had it! Encourageme.... (read more)


By Parent - 5th Feb 2007  

I have nothing but praise for Merton Court. Academic and sporting achievement are exceptional and th.... (read more)


By Parent - 8th Jan 2007  

Merton Court is our first foray into the independent school system.

Why did we choose Merton Cour.... (read more)


By Parent - 29th Aug 2006  

brilliant facilities on paper. not good on encouraging or buidling self esteem if child lacks confid.... (read more)


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