What Others Say

May 2010 – A Parent writes:

“Thank you all again - this is an achievement that will remain with **** for the rest of her life and she has much to thank her teachers for. **** has been encouraged to develop her academic potential alongside her Read More

May 2010 – A Parent writes:

“As we wait for news of how **** got on in her Rugby scholarship exams, I just thought I'd drop you a note of thanks for all that you and your staff have done for **** during her three years at Packwood. I was so proud of **** in the few days before her scholarships. Read More

April 2010 – a Prospective Parent writes:

“A number of aspects particularly impressed me about the school. We liked the fact that you took an individual interest in every pupil, knowing each one by name whilst acknowledging their efforts not just results. We also liked the fact that the pupils came to your office for recognition of good work and not simply when behavioural issues might arise. Read More

March 2010 – a former Headmaster writes:

“What was especially nice was to see the children – friendly, good-mannered in a very natural and spontaneous way. Read More

March 2010 - A Visitor writes:

“The tea and warm welcome which greeted us on such a cold day was much appreciated. But the real reason for putting pen to paper is the splendid bunch of pupils who, cheerfully, in the cold guided guests to a parking space and served refreshments. Polite without formality, relaxed among their teachers and felt comfortable to Read More

September 2009 – A Parent writes:

“This is to say an enormous thank you to you and the entire Packwood team for all you have done to nurture and educate our three children over the last sixteen years. We are more than satisfied with the end product as indeed we hope you all are. Read More

August 2009 - A Parent writes:

"Given the frantic pace for you at the end of term we thought it better to wait to write until now. We would very much like to thank you and all the staff at Packwood for giving **** a fantastic 5 years and an outstanding education. Read More

July 2009 – A Parent writes:

“**** and I would like to thank you and all your staff for making the prep school years such a success for both **** and ****. Read More

September 2008 - A Parent writes:

“I would like to pass a heartfelt thanks to you and all the Packwood staff for 9 years of dedicated care and attention given to our 3 children. There is no doubt that Packwood is a fine institution and all of them have benefited from their time with you, not only academically, but also from the chance to take part in sport and all the other activities on offer. You have provided an excellent foundation for them to go on and develop at the next stage of their education." Read More

September 2007 - A Parent writes:

“**** and I wanted you to know how much of a privilege it has been to have spent the last three years of ****’s prep school life involved with Packwood, where we have watched **** thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment." Read More

August 2007 - A Parent writes:

“I thought I would write briefly to say how much we have appreciated the education – in the broadest sense – which Packwood has given to **** and ****." Read More

August 2007 - A Grandparent writes:

“It is I that thanks you and your wife and colleagues at Packwood for having inbred my grandson with all the qualities that are the ethos of your splendid school." Read More

July 2007 - A Parent writes:

“I have been meaning to write since the end of term to say thank you so much for all that you have done for **** during his three years at Packwood. He has had a wonderful experience there and we are so happy that we left Tokyo slightly earlier than we should have so that he could have that time there." Read More

July 2007 - A Parent writes:

“I am writing to convey our delight at the way in which Packwood has encouraged and developed **** into a responsible, confident and well rounded boy and very much ready for his next big step to Shrewsbury." Read More

October 2006 - A Parent writes:

“I just wanted to thank you and all the Staff at Packwood for everything you have done for **** over the last three years. **** really enjoyed his time at Packwood. He made many friends, some of whom will probably be lifelong friends and I know he will always look back at his time spent at Packwood with many happy memories. **** learnt a great deal under your guidance and we were thrilled when he passed his Common Entrance into Harrow..." Read More

September 2006 - A Parent writes:

We hope you have enjoyed the summer hols and that all is well at Packwood. We miss the school so much and feel very envious of the parents that can enjoy all those wonderful afternoons on the touchline! **** has settled well into life at Repton but we're still in mourning for Packwood!" Read More

July 2006 - A Grandfather writes:

“We must thank you for the wonders you have wrought in a ten year old boy in seven terms. He took to Packwood like a duck to water and is obviously very happy, and he has been encouraged into music, singing, soccer and rugby, the mysteries of cricket, and the work ethos." Read More

July 2006 - A Parent writes:

“It goes without saying that *** and I are truly grateful for all that you have done. If you had asked me what I really wanted from Packwood all those years ago, I would have told you not to change her. Well, you didn’t! She just grew up and turned out to be everything I ever wanted from a daughter." Read More

September 2005 - A Parent writes:

"The end of ****’s time at Packwood came and went in a flurry or excitement. He began his time at Shrewsbury on Sunday full of enthusiasm and surrounded by Packwood friends." Read More

June 2005 - A Parent writes:

“**** has telephoned with his Common Entrance results and we are, of course, highly delighted with his performance.

Whilst **** deserves great credit for his performance, we think it only fitting that you allow yourself and your dedicated staff to bask in a warm glow of achievement." Read More

January 2005 - A Parent writes:

“**** has been stretched and challenged both in the classroom and on the playing fields. In his second week of school, I picked him up from soccer club and he described to me how they had played soccer during sunset and he was in goal. All he could hear was the thud of the ball being kicked around, the odd shout and birds singing. He said he looked at the sun and felt very, very happy. This was music to the mother-of-a-new-child's ears." Read More