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 Everyone's view might be out of date.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