I know many private schools have changed radically over last 5-15 years. What is the public transport like? Got well pissed up there with a niece a few years back. (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. There are some really helpful comments up there, so thank you. 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. Ontier is looking for a paralegal to join its litigation team in London. Poor old Ebitda couldn't even get to first base with the Jags gals Live nearby. Alleyns bent over backwards to accommodate us and we were shown around as a family. It is proven by studies that girls do better in single sex schools. Receive approaches from top law firms and in-house employers when they want someone just like you. Have your daughter attend the pre-selection morning, and how quick did you get the response? Glad to see its not the predominant view on here. Id want my daughter to speak up even if there are boys present instead of flourishing only in an all girls environment. Jagz ascot? Assuming your looking for a 4-18 straight through, it's worth thinking about senior school differences between JAGS and Alleyn's. Think JC went to Dulwich and Nigel Farridge stole his tuck shop loot. From what I understand the intake to the secondary school is predominantly via the junior school. probably comparable on other stuff. TLT is seeking a conveyancing technical support officer in Bristol. To verify your identity, please type what you see in the box above. JAGs has 35 places at 4+ and Alleyns has 9 for girls at 4+. Chances of bursaries / scholarships at 11? Some do, some don't. I live locally and I don't think Alleyns is perceived to be much better at all. However, there are a couple of factors to consider: - The academically strong child would get into the senior school in any case. 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. They did like to enjoy themselves. jags gets more into oxbridge. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. 13/11/2019 14:06. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Dont miss your best career move. 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 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 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. Alleyn's from recollection is maybe better known, I recall good results in league tables. 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). 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. 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? Fun. They were known as jags slags . How long does it take to get there? Alleyn's if you have the choice. Find out more. Obviously not four year olds . They don't need to be. Neither. Relative taught at one and relatives pupils at both. The open day we went to was great and the girls we met were lovely. While Alleyns is theoretically more selective JAGs outperforms Alleyns academically most years though there isn't much in it. I went to Alleyns, though not the junior school. Or have children there? More details here. Never quite felt that way across the road. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. 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. Go for viewings and make your own decisions. as better by other schools/universities if want to move on (despite league tables). 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. 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? Alleyns - wasn't so sold on the head but the new Lower school building and the great sports provision had impressed us. for what its worth I had a great time there but it was a long time ago. ), 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. Jags - we liked the new head. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I attended a school very near there . I did not prescribe to that view, most did however . U know you're more Stuckey than Edward Lewis, right? I like JAGS but wouldnt send my child to a single sex school so Alleyns. Send her to a state primary, then a decent rural boarding school. The question really is whether to roll up in a Rivian or Lucid. The single sex point noted by Heffalump is the most obvious one. 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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). Do you also know if the tests are adaptive? Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. 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. But there must be some roffers/fettes who went to one of them? Hello All. 02/02/2020 14:10. The one thats further from the toxic cesspool that is Dulwich College. So we revisited. (You mentioned a girl, so not getting into the 13+ issue re boys.) But maybe thats just one persons opinion. The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. The same 100 girls that apply to Alleyns apply to JAGs. 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