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