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