Everyone's view might be out of date.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