The London schools guide 2002 - Joel Wolchover

"The London Schools Guide" includes all London's state and independent secondary schools. This handbook profiles all 32 boroughs in depth, examines over 400 schools and offers a London-wide review of league tables, facilities, fees and transport routes. The introductory section explains key considerations when choosing a school in straightforward language. Key consderations include: applications procedures; appeals; who runs London schools; different types of schools, for example voluntary, aided, independent; school visits; and special needs schools. Each borough includes an overview of the area, with descriptions of the neighbourhoods. Fully up-to-date, practical details about the strengths and weaknesses of each school are combined with a brief history of the school and other key information so that readers can find out which secondary school is right for their child.