What Makes a Good School? (London South)

28 Feb 2026
Good Schools Guide Forum
The hardest part of school choice is working out what 'good' means for your family. Heads from outstanding independent schools share what really distinguishes schools from each other, how to decode prospectuses and open days, and how to decide whether a London day school or a pre-eminent boarding school is the right fit. This afternoon's panel focuses on options for parents who live south of the river.
Chairperson
Lucinda Lafferty
Lucinda Lafferty, Managing Director - The Good Schools Guide
Speakers
Chris Wolsey
Chris Wolsey, Headmaster - Ibstock Place
Alex Hutchinson
Alex Hutchinson, Headteacher - James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)
Chris Hutchinson
Chris Hutchinson, Headmaster - Royal Russell School