Hello,
I did part of my PPL trainning with Stapleford, and i agree with the responses, the "clubby" feeling has gone since the school is becoming more and more comercial orientated ( good sign ) which was a plus for me when i joined them, i have no complaints whatsoever. Good instructors, good aircraft availability and still a good atmosphere, ohh by the way paying for the tea after the flight is a must, it's part of the de-briefing...
Regards,
Airway