Everyone's view might be out of date. While Alleyns is theoretically more selective JAGs outperforms Alleyns academically most years though there isn't much in it. Anecdotally, based on the girls I knew at JAGS, it was really really academically pressured, all the way through. I am aware of colleagues of mine that have had the latter occur (not at JAGS or Alleyn's but comparable London/Surrey indies). Single sex schools tend to be a bit more diverse as some minorities prefer not to have their daughters taught alongside boys. U know you're more Stuckey than Edward Lewis, right? 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! Don't forget the logistical factors - where do you live in relation to each school? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. (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? 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. Alleyns bent over backwards to accommodate us and we were shown around as a family. 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. There are some really helpful comments up there, so thank you. Id want my daughter to speak up even if there are boys present instead of flourishing only in an all girls environment. Jags - we liked the new head. Alleyn's if you have the choice. However, still considering JAGS as apparently its supposed to be academically much better than Alleyns. 13/11/2019 14:06. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. So we revisited. Alleyn's from recollection is maybe better known, I recall good results in league tables. 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? How long does it take to get there? (You mentioned a girl, so not getting into the 13+ issue re boys.) 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? TLT is recruiting for an associate to join its market-leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations teamin Bristol, Firm cancels student's interview after hearing deez nutz voicemail, EXCLUSIVE Law firm work/life balance ranked from worst to best, Senior government lawyers offered 16% pay rise, but lowest-paid are excluded, Forbes solicitor heads to Syria and Turkey to deliver aid to earthquake victims, EXCLUSIVE AG partner criticised for tone deaf Burns Night speech, Famous people who look like other famous people, the poshest and least posh city and county. Think JC went to Dulwich and Nigel Farridge stole his tuck shop loot. Relative taught at one and relatives pupils at both. However, there are a couple of factors to consider: - The academically strong child would get into the senior school in any case. The single sex point noted by Heffalump is the most obvious one. Jagz ascot? Neither. jags gets more into oxbridge. probably comparable on other stuff. From what I understand the intake to the secondary school is predominantly via the junior school. They don't need to be. for what its worth I had a great time there but it was a long time ago. Never quite felt that way across the road. See as more exclusive. Some do, some don't. Send her to a state primary, then a decent rural boarding school. JAGs has 35 places at 4+ and Alleyns has 9 for girls at 4+. 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. Dont miss your best career move. Ontier is looking for a paralegal to join its litigation team in London. Find out more. Find adults who went to JAGS v insular and cliquey cf Alleyn's. TLT is seeking a conveyancing technical support officer in Bristol. They were known as jags slags . Receive approaches from top law firms and in-house employers when they want someone just like you. The question really is whether to roll up in a Rivian or Lucid. Of course, difficult to know at age four where a child will be academically. What is the public transport like? 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). Go for viewings and make your own decisions. Glad to see its not the predominant view on here. The children that benefit most from a 4-18 school are those in the middle of the range. 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). On balance, I'd go for Alleyn's because I prefer the co-ed aspect. 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. But maybe thats just one persons opinion. very tough to get in too so PERCEIVED (she says in reality both are great!) The same 100 girls that apply to Alleyns apply to JAGs. I like JAGS but wouldnt send my child to a single sex school so Alleyns. Fun. Any reviews? Thank you. Assuming your looking for a 4-18 straight through, it's worth thinking about senior school differences between JAGS and Alleyn's. I live locally and I don't think Alleyns is perceived to be much better at all. More details here. I also have a preference for co-ed. To verify your identity, please type what you see in the box above. The open day we went to was great and the girls we met were lovely. Obviously not four year olds . Or have children there? ), 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. I did not prescribe to that view, most did however . The one thats further from the toxic cesspool that is Dulwich College. But there must be some roffers/fettes who went to one of them? There is a senior exec teacher I know personally at JAGS who I would never want to teach my daughters. I think the ebitda bot may need reprogramming. 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. as better by other schools/universities if want to move on (despite league tables). It is proven by studies that girls do better in single sex schools. Hello All. 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? 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. They did like to enjoy themselves. I know many private schools have changed radically over last 5-15 years. 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