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