jags or alleyn's

Or have children there? However, still considering JAGS as apparently its supposed to be academically much better than Alleyns. I live locally and I don't think Alleyns is perceived to be much better at all. 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. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. probably comparable on other stuff. 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. Single sex schools tend to be a bit more diverse as some minorities prefer not to have their daughters taught alongside boys. 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? Never quite felt that way across the road. I attended a school very near there . Some do, some don't. U know you're more Stuckey than Edward Lewis, right? See as more exclusive. Neither. Dont miss your best career move. Find adults who went to JAGS v insular and cliquey cf Alleyn's. To verify your identity, please type what you see in the box above. Jags - we liked the new head. The question really is whether to roll up in a Rivian or Lucid. for what its worth I had a great time there but it was a long time ago. 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). The same 100 girls that apply to Alleyns apply to JAGs. 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? Jagz ascot? ), 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. 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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 single sex point noted by Heffalump is the most obvious one. It is proven by studies that girls do better in single sex schools. jags gets more into oxbridge. Ontier is looking for a paralegal to join its litigation team in London. Alleyns - wasn't so sold on the head but the new Lower school building and the great sports provision had impressed us. Go for viewings and make your own decisions. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. Thank you. (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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. However, there are a couple of factors to consider: - The academically strong child would get into the senior school in any case. Obviously not four year olds . Receive approaches from top law firms and in-house employers when they want someone just like you. 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. Assuming your looking for a 4-18 straight through, it's worth thinking about senior school differences between JAGS and Alleyn's. From what I understand the intake to the secondary school is predominantly via the junior school. Glad to see its not the predominant view on here. They were known as jags slags . Anecdotally, based on the girls I knew at JAGS, it was really really academically pressured, all the way through. The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. 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. On balance, I'd go for Alleyn's because I prefer the co-ed aspect. very tough to get in too so PERCEIVED (she says in reality both are great!) Send her to a state primary, then a decent rural boarding school. But maybe thats just one persons opinion. They did like to enjoy themselves. I know many private schools have changed radically over last 5-15 years. While Alleyns is theoretically more selective JAGs outperforms Alleyns academically most years though there isn't much in it. 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. 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). How long does it take to get there? (You mentioned a girl, so not getting into the 13+ issue re boys.) Alleyns bent over backwards to accommodate us and we were shown around as a family. 13/11/2019 14:06. Think JC went to Dulwich and Nigel Farridge stole his tuck shop loot. Everyone's view might be out of date. TLT is seeking a conveyancing technical support officer in Bristol. as better by other schools/universities if want to move on (despite league tables). 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. Do you also know if the tests are adaptive? Have your daughter attend the pre-selection morning, and how quick did you get the response? They don't need to be. I like JAGS but wouldnt send my child to a single sex school so Alleyns. Alleyn's if you have the choice. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). I also have a preference for co-ed. 02/02/2020 14:10. JAGs has 35 places at 4+ and Alleyns has 9 for girls at 4+. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). There are some really helpful comments up there, so thank you. Relative taught at one and relatives pupils at both. Any reviews? Id want my daughter to speak up even if there are boys present instead of flourishing only in an all girls environment. 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! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. So we revisited. What is the public transport like? Find out more. I think the ebitda bot may need reprogramming. More details here. Fun. 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. Don't forget the logistical factors - where do you live in relation to each school? 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