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