U know you're more Stuckey than Edward Lewis, right? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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? 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. Poor old Ebitda couldn't even get to first base with the Jags gals Live nearby. as better by other schools/universities if want to move on (despite league tables). But maybe thats just one persons opinion. for what its worth I had a great time there but it was a long time ago. 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? Don't forget the logistical factors - where do you live in relation to each school? What is the public transport like? Alleyns bent over backwards to accommodate us and we were shown around as a family. TLT is recruiting for an associate to join its market-leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations teamin Bristol, Firm cancels student's interview after hearing deez nutz voicemail, EXCLUSIVE Law firm work/life balance ranked from worst to best, Senior government lawyers offered 16% pay rise, but lowest-paid are excluded, Forbes solicitor heads to Syria and Turkey to deliver aid to earthquake victims, EXCLUSIVE AG partner criticised for tone deaf Burns Night speech, Famous people who look like other famous people, the poshest and least posh city and county. They did like to enjoy themselves. Have your daughter attend the pre-selection morning, and how quick did you get the response? (You mentioned a girl, so not getting into the 13+ issue re boys.) Hello All. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Some do, some don't. Think JC went to Dulwich and Nigel Farridge stole his tuck shop loot. Got well pissed up there with a niece a few years back. I think the ebitda bot may need reprogramming. (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. The one thats further from the toxic cesspool that is Dulwich College. 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. 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. Jags - we liked the new head. They don't need to be. probably comparable on other stuff. So we revisited. 13/11/2019 14:06. Send her to a state primary, then a decent rural boarding school. Alleyn's if you have the choice. very tough to get in too so PERCEIVED (she says in reality both are great!) Anecdotally, based on the girls I knew at JAGS, it was really really academically pressured, all the way through. 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. The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. TLT is seeking a conveyancing technical support officer in Bristol. Everyone's view might be out of date. 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! There is a senior exec teacher I know personally at JAGS who I would never want to teach my daughters. The same 100 girls that apply to Alleyns apply to JAGs. Or have children there? Chances of bursaries / scholarships at 11? On balance, I'd go for Alleyn's because I prefer the co-ed aspect. Single sex schools tend to be a bit more diverse as some minorities prefer not to have their daughters taught alongside boys. I attended a school very near there . JAGs has 35 places at 4+ and Alleyns has 9 for girls at 4+. I did not prescribe to that view, most did however . The question really is whether to roll up in a Rivian or Lucid. More details here. 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). 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). I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Glad to see its not the predominant view on here. 02/02/2020 14:10. Find adults who went to JAGS v insular and cliquey cf 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. From what I understand the intake to the secondary school is predominantly via the junior school. 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. I also have a preference for co-ed. - 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. jags gets more into oxbridge. See as more exclusive. Do you also know if the tests are adaptive? Dont miss your best career move. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. But there must be some roffers/fettes who went to one of them? The open day we went to was great and the girls we met were lovely. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. They were known as jags slags . Relative taught at one and relatives pupils at both. Assuming your looking for a 4-18 straight through, it's worth thinking about senior school differences between JAGS and Alleyn's. Obviously not four year olds . Any reviews? Jagz ascot? Go for viewings and make your own decisions. Thank you. Neither. While Alleyns is theoretically more selective JAGs outperforms Alleyns academically most years though there isn't much in it. Ontier is looking for a paralegal to join its litigation team in London. There are some really helpful comments up there, so thank you. Never quite felt that way across the road. How long does it take to get there? The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. I know many private schools have changed radically over last 5-15 years. ), 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. However, there are a couple of factors to consider: - The academically strong child would get into the senior school in any case. The single sex point noted by Heffalump is the most obvious one. Fun. Receive approaches from top law firms and in-house employers when they want someone just like you. Alleyns - wasn't so sold on the head but the new Lower school building and the great sports provision had impressed us. I like JAGS but wouldnt send my child to a single sex school so Alleyns. 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. 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