Any reviews? There are some really helpful comments up there, so thank you. Got well pissed up there with a niece a few years back. There is a senior exec teacher I know personally at JAGS who I would never want to teach my daughters. I also have a preference for co-ed. Send her to a state primary, then a decent rural boarding school. They don't need to be. for what its worth I had a great time there but it was a long time ago. Find out more. Where the senior school is highly academic (definitely JAGS, to a slightly lesser extent Alleyn's) the parents of a quite academically weak child will generally have it "suggested" to them to move their child at 11 or earlier. equally focussed on academics but less so on all the extra curricular activities (in comparison) but still very good, less focused on confidence/leadership qualities although excellent at instilling in girls that its ok to fail; important to keep trying etc, some facilities are not ideal (ie language classes etc done in temporary outside buildings etc). Think JC went to Dulwich and Nigel Farridge stole his tuck shop loot. But maybe thats just one persons opinion. she was the selling point of the school at the time tho she did have favourites, https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/primary/3807861-Jags-or-Alleyns-junior-sch, so far as I am aware they are both very good schools and I'm sure she'll be fine at either, probably really depends on whether you want her at a single sex school or not. Ontier is looking for a paralegal to join its litigation team in London. 02/02/2020 14:10. ), facilities are amazing (for both junior and secondary) and equal focus on academia as sport/art/performance, high end lunch provision and after school clubs. Thank you. Poor old Ebitda couldn't even get to first base with the Jags gals Live nearby. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. TLT is seeking a conveyancing technical support officer in Bristol. Alleyn's if you have the choice. 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Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). On balance, I'd go for Alleyn's because I prefer the co-ed aspect. But there must be some roffers/fettes who went to one of them? The consequence is that if you are looking for your child to move at 11+ you may find you have to do a lot of work with them outside of school for them to be competitive, compared with say sending them to Thomas's or similar pre-prep and prep. Do you also know if the tests are adaptive? Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. See as more exclusive. Don't forget the logistical factors - where do you live in relation to each school? 13/11/2019 14:06. The question really is whether to roll up in a Rivian or Lucid. Some do, some don't. From what I understand the intake to the secondary school is predominantly via the junior school. I know Jags and Alleyns do prepare for the 11+ for some extent but I thought part of the appeal was that they dont have to focus on it quite so much as the children either have a guaranteed place (Alleyns) or just need to pass the exam (Jags) rather than coming in the top tranche? The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. - The junior school that is connected with a senior school will not be as good as prep schools at preparing children for getting entrance at 11+ to different senior schools. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. the head at JAGS was an excellent teacher - she taught chemistry at my old school and everyone (even those who struggled) went up two grades. jags gets more into oxbridge. probably comparable on other stuff. (at least till they reach puberty and one would hope they have educational incentive enough by then.) so all girls schools are good if you can afford. I did not prescribe to that view, most did however . JAGs has 35 places at 4+ and Alleyns has 9 for girls at 4+. U know you're more Stuckey than Edward Lewis, right? Alleyn's from recollection is maybe better known, I recall good results in league tables. Hello All. Or have children there? Question to the OP: Are you looking to send your child to school at 4 so they can go straight through to 18 or would you be thinking about a move at 11? Have your daughter attend the pre-selection morning, and how quick did you get the response? I think the ebitda bot may need reprogramming. The open day we went to was great and the girls we met were lovely. It is proven by studies that girls do better in single sex schools. However, still considering JAGS as apparently its supposed to be academically much better than Alleyns. Jagz ascot? Neither. very tough to get in too so PERCEIVED (she says in reality both are great!) While Alleyns is theoretically more selective JAGs outperforms Alleyns academically most years though there isn't much in it. as better by other schools/universities if want to move on (despite league tables). Find adults who went to JAGS v insular and cliquey cf Alleyn's. I attended a school very near there . (You mentioned a girl, so not getting into the 13+ issue re boys.) I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Never quite felt that way across the road. Id want my daughter to speak up even if there are boys present instead of flourishing only in an all girls environment. Receive approaches from top law firms and in-house employers when they want someone just like you. Obviously not four year olds . To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. The same 100 girls that apply to Alleyns apply to JAGs. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Chances of bursaries / scholarships at 11? They did like to enjoy themselves. I know many private schools have changed radically over last 5-15 years. Ive heard all the arguments in favour of single sex but still think co-ed is better as thats how it is in the grown up world. The one thats further from the toxic cesspool that is Dulwich College. Might the reason for children not getting into the other school in year 6 be that they are not doing as much preparation, or indeed not being prepared by the school as intensely for the 11+ compared to a prep school, as they already have a place at their existing school? Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), lots of focus on being well rounded, confident and self assured, children are instilled with independence and leadership qualities early on, academic but also focuses on other aspects such as presenting well, wit and social spark (her words! So we revisited. Glad to see its not the predominant view on here. Go for viewings and make your own decisions. The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. Dont miss your best career move. How long does it take to get there? I live locally and I don't think Alleyns is perceived to be much better at all. Sending your child to a junior that is connected with a senior school gives a certain level of certainty that they will go straight through into the senior school. 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