Stapleford is great..
Dedicated and professional instuctors, never heard a bad word about ANY of them.. (Although some students may have a 'personality clash' with the head of training.. Personally didn't have an issue with him, but can see why some do!)
DA42's are a great pieces of kit.. The Arrow's, well, they do the job and are relyable, the Seneca's have seen better days, but you will 'Bond' with them..
G-TEST is legendary!
On site accomodation is a real plus..
The course co-ordinator is a lovely lady, very friendly, makes all the students feel like they are number one priority.
Aircraft and sim availability is pretty good, although expect to have a couple of sessions 'moved' to accomodate people ahead of you on their course doing tests and 170a's.
Costs..
Just calculated what I have spent on the whole thing... I didn't need any hours building, so from starting the ground school, (London Met - full time) to having the licence issued, including all CAA fees, 170a's, landings, approaches, (No resits or partials) and accomodation at SFC.. All in £29,117.10!!
Personally, cant see why anyone would want to go anywhere else!!
(BTW - The airfield is in the middle of nowhere, there is a student car, if you have a licence or you can bum rides from other students to the supermarket - or TopGolf in Abridge!!!)