Compare State School and Independent School Options

A grammar, a local independent, the catchment school: the school choice carries a lot of weight and a lot of strong opinions. This builds a like-for-like comparison against your real factors, outcomes, cost, values fit, distance, for your child's age, so you weigh the options on evidence rather than the prospectus glossiness or the school-gate chatter.

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You are considering {SCHOOL_OPTIONS} for your child aged [age]. The decision involves [a specific grammar school / a local independent school / a specialist state school / the default catchment school]. Your main factors are [describe: e.g. academic outcomes / cost / values fit / proximity / sibling policy].
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<task>
**Compare the options rigorously before committing:**
1. Build a like-for-like comparison on the factors that matter to you
2. Translate the Ofsted / ISI inspection ratings into what they actually mean on the ground
3. Assess the hidden costs of each option beyond fees or none
4. Consider the social and developmental dimensions, not just academic outcomes
5. Give a decision framework based on your stated priorities
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- Comparison table: Factor | Option A | Option B (your specific schools)
- Inspection rating translator (what Outstanding/Good/Requires Improvement means in practice)
- Hidden cost breakdown (uniform, trips, extras, travel)
- Social and developmental considerations (short paragraph)
- Decision framework (priority-weighted recommendation)
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