Q. I understand that a free version of Eton will be opening in a village near Windsor next year. One of my boys is already at School, but for financial reasons I would like to get him moved across if the educational and aspirational standards at Freeton are the same. How do I get his name on the list? Obviously I do not wish to ask School for advice.
—Name and address withheld
A. The school you refer to is to be called Holyport College, not Freeton. It opens in September 2014 and is entirely funded by Eton College, to help state-style pupils enjoy some of the inspirational teaching given at the alma mater of Boris, Dave and Justin. Holyport College will benefit from Eton staff’s expertise regarding syllabus-setting and pastoral care, and will also share some of the sporting facilities at the College. But the school will be co-educational, and male pupils will not wear tails to show that they are in mourning for George III, as at Eton.
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