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 Everyone's view might be out of date.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