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Mumsnet grammar school First dd to go through this so i am a bit unsure of how this all works. Grammar schools are aspirational places. We would love HGS, but really torn between trying to get a place close by and sacrifice being nearer the countryside for walks or to go further a field and maybe miss out on the grammar school :/. As a PP explained, some areas (e. Hi, Our son has recently got a place in year 7 at Ermysted's Grammar School, Skipton. But this may be academic (pardon the pun) if the address which Bucks will consider for the applicant is too far from any grammar school for the Would say both DCs in top half dozen or so of their class in state primary but we didn’t start seriously on 11-plus work till year 5. The KES admissions says "The priority circle for King Edward VI School and Stratford Girls’ Grammar School is based on a circle with a radius of 16. The highest South and East Asian mixed in London is QE boys, WFCH and ICSH closer to 90%, follow by Wilson and HBS which is closer to 80%, then Mock exams are only for children in Year 5. My daughter has been offered a place in Rochester Grammar school. The minority prep for CE and transfer at 13. @Wlondon14 I feel I am done with prep, we will just do some sample papers and Atom learning for VR/NVR next week. e. Plus if you look at the free school meal quotas of most grammar Mumsnet tells me that Wellington School is a fabulous non-selective in Trafford- perhaps move into their catchment so you have a good fallback option if things go wrong with the 11+. I’m not sure about the villages now, certainly my children had friends in many surrounding villages who came by bus. I wouldn’t just look at journey time, but also ease of commute. I have not been disappointed despite the travel required. Additionally, there are potential issues with the most recent Ofsted report, have a read of this article . We are new in this area and would like to connect with other families who have boys studying in Ermysted's (or scheduled to start in Sep 2023). Also advise on places to live ( safety, parks, accessibility to schools - Tiffin boys grammar school kingston 11 replies lapoema · 17/09/2019 18:29 Hi, Can anyone give insider opinion on this school. Superselective schools are very rare and the schools around them tend not to be called "high schools" the areas with "grammar" / "high" are Kent, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, parts of Merseyside and parts of Birmingham. Join Mumsnet Log In Active Watching Add post I'm on Search About Us A child with a global difficulty wouldn’t get a grammar school place, I think, because they wouldn’t be able to cope with the academic content. Also the Sixth Form requirements at the Maidstone are not daunting, For instance Invicta Grammar only require 4 Grade 6's and 4 grade 5's @ GCSE for Sixth Form Entry. Looking for some good girls schools/ grammar school in this area. Thank you for all the responses. Plus lots of MH issues due to the academic put on by the school. The latter is more in the realm of 85% grades 7-9 (old A-A*) at GCSE with a number of students securing Oxbridge places. I'm a bit worried as his handwriting and spelling are really not good (he was judged as emerging/developing - not sure on terminology now - at the end of Y6). 42 (Boarding). As a parent of a grammar school child, I think grammar schools are not a good idea. sadly the prices are high so not many can join but if you have I live in such an area but still chose the grammar school mainly because all the outstanding high achieving comprehensives were faith based and we are the wrong faith. We would have preferred co-ed but based on what we saw the two boys schools offered more to suit our son. My dd didn’t like it at all when she visited because the children were all very much of a certain “type”. This isn't really a 'grammar school' question is it, it's a 'single sex school' question. Assuming you mean Bradford Grammar School, you’ll save yourself a whole load of money if you opt for Ilkley. The other options are a bit daunting! nocampinghere - At 16 the School can feel quite claustrophobic, I'm sure you're aware it isn't the biggest space (3 school buildings and 2 'play' areas) and even though there were only max 100 people per year when i was there, it did feel very squashed the bigger you got. They are also places which often have little experience in dealing with children who have Is there any mum who’s working full time with less flexibility whose DD or DS passed the exams of grammar schools or selected private school ? OP posts: See next See all To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Nor are wider comments about it's a better school, their prospects will be better - they are generic and apply to all children. We were also swayed by the musical offerings of our local school. it seems pretty unfair that in subjects like maths where the questions rely on the boys understanding the process, they are testing areas they have not yet covered at school. I think obviously it depends on the school and the Senco so worth trying to meet them at some point. However, Bucks grammar schools have catchment areas (ie places are awarded on a distance-from-school basis not on a scores-in-the-test basis), so even if a child gets the 11+ qualifying mark, they won't be given a place at a grammar school unless they live in catchment. I have a son, who is not at grammar school but does travel six miles from central London for school. school told me some people sit on their places until the last moment,why do people do this?I know people are entitled to do this but just curious why. Kent) have lots of grammar schools so DCs just have to reach a certain pass mark and then are guaranteed a place at a grammar school. 😳My DH is least bothered as he thinks people wouldn’t have bought properties in Ripon if My honest opinion (I went to Grammar school) They are great for the pupils at them, especially the ones at the top of that cohort. uk/ looks promising. Join Mumsnet Log We don't think he would fit in well with one of the local grammar schools, which is why we're not appealing there, as it is highly pressurised. of school in the same tier, as there are children that get 'No' across the board and are left without a school. Hypothetically, if you listed schools you didn't get into from 1-5 on your list, and a grammar school that you met the score/distance criteria for in 6th place, you would get a place above someone who had listed the grammar school Depends on the grammar area and the way they work. I down in Sutton and it’s a top school destination as there are 5 grammars in the The other thing about Grammar school is that it gives choices. Our DS9 is in Year 4 and will be going to Year 5 next month. There's been an informal drop-in session for parents, where the Head and other staff were genuinely keen to find out how the children are settling. Find regular roundups of the The school felt like a boys school that tolerated girls. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. I live close to 3 grammar schools and 2 non grammar schools (in Kent) there are children who come in from further afield my son was one of them as we moved when he was in 6th form and are now much closer to the schools he and his sister went to. The well-publicised case (around August/September 2017) concerning St Olaves grammar school established that entry into a maintained school sixth form is for the whole A level (or other) course and as such, students can only be permanently excluded (which is legally what 'being required to leave if you don't do well enough in your AS / year 12 Hi, ds has recently been qualified for 3 grammar schools in gloucestershire (Sir Thomas Rich's, Marling & The Crypt). The key thing with Pates and the 11+ is that unlike the other Glos grammars, they standardize scores, i. Also advise on places to live ( safety, parks, accessibility to schools - My children went to the Grammar School but we live very close to it, the catchment area was always an issue but my youngest left about 8 years ago so I’m unsure of the current situation. Hi, My dd is quite high on waiting list for our local grammar school. My son is in year 5 and is preparing for Sutton grammar schools as we live in Surrey. Our school advises he is very capable of passing the 11+. If you don’t have a ‘banker’ school that you’re happy with, and you would prefer the grammar over your banker school(s), your DD will need to do the 11 plus to hopefully be able to add the grammar to your CAF as a back-up school if she scores well enough. We chose it because it is a forward-thinking school which seems to be preparing the boys better for a digital future than others that we looked at. I would rank the grammar school in between the two independents (one of which was absolutely outstanding in every way, and the other one I wouldn't have sent my dc to for free). She loved it from day one, was involved with Model United Nations conferences, was an Amazon AWS GetIt finalist (one of 10 schools from 140), completed her DofE Awards, performed in school plays/concerts and achieved fantastic exam results (13 GCSE equivalents). The Admissions code says that if a school ranks on score they cannot then have other criteria. In the grammar, she would have been in classes of 20+ but hee school had a very small 6th form and she was in classes of under 10. The big class sizes are only for the early years and thin out for GCSEs. My son attends a tutor once a week so he gets a paper as homework. the vast majority of the places are taken up by children from "Grammar schools are wonderful - now we don't "have" to pay school fees" homes. By contrast @MalorieSnooty we're moving across the border back into Lincs for the grammar system out of a comprehensive area with an LEA with some of the worst secondary results in the country, with no school places/ oversubscription. personally though I wouldn't want my DS to board there as I have a son, who is not at grammar school but does travel six miles from central London for school. Practice papers available at WHSmiths . Ilkley then Bradford Girls Grammar and Bradford Grammar both warrant a look too. We found some schools not fazed by DS diagnosis others were far less keen. Bexley and Kent Grammar schools - register for the 11+ - almost everyone tutored for any of the Grammar schools and competition is fierce but if she's able then she's in with a chance. If you’re thinking of SEND in terms of behaviour difficulty, I imagine the school would expect that every child will follow the school rules and sanctions will be applied for non compliance. This makes the school intake much more rounded and balanced than most people imagine it to be. But there is very little difference between the abilities of the top of the remainder and the bottom of the grammar school groups, and the disparity of opportunities can be stark. Again, if we had lots of money it may have been a different story, but I still may have thought £150k could be spent on something else. It’s obviously got a very good reputation, but I don’t know how much is down to the school rather than the catchment. No, we only entered him (7years old ds2) for the MGS as my DS1 did 11 plus this year and he passed all the grammar schools in Trafford. My son just scored 158 on his 11 plus and I was wondering if it was still possible to get accepted into that school. Make sure you practice the verbal reasoning papers and the non verbal reasoning . We are applying to grammar, 4 tests, 2 with second stages and 1 with music aptitude. Best of luck. Also be realistic. I think if you were to ask Mumsnet or the eleven plus forum whether you should move for grammar schools the universal answer would be "not unless you're happy It is a large school but is split onto two sites and is certainly no bigger in total than many other schools -including grammar schools in Altrincham. please suggest. If you go to their home pages and follow the links this will give you better info about the 11+ selection tests, available mock tests and booking forms. His journey is 40 minutes door to door, but with minimal walks at either end and back up routes on different train lines and even a bus option for when things go wrong. Want to know the top 100 Independent Schools in the UK? Read our guide here. Grammar schools are state schools. My son is in Y10, he and all the other boys I know there are really happy. Day2622 - I think most going to a grammar will be the only one or a small handful from their school. ' RGS has been great for him; he's not at all sporty but has still been involved with lots of different aspects of the school (the music department in particular is amazing and very inclusive), he also enjoys Warhammer and DandD clubs and has made some like-minded friends through Superselective schools are very rare and the schools around them tend not to be called "high schools" the areas with "grammar" / "high" are Kent, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, parts of Merseyside and parts of Birmingham. We rent in Putney and being Catholic the London Oratory school is fairly near by. Music provision was always very good at the school. The whole-county system in Bucks is designed to identify the top c. So I guess my answer is:- Kingston Grammar School 53 replies ohtobeanonymous · 28/09/2014 10:32 Having a DD who seems 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) We didn’t go down the grammar school road, but the one local to us (north London) seems to require tuition to get a place. Having been at a grammar myself, and having looked at a very wide range of schools for DD, I suspect ADHD is not that common at grammar. Play today's Codeword. @roses2 https://11pluslondon. He's currently is a state primary school, but we're thinking of sending him to a grammar school for secondary or a private school if he manages to get a scholarship and it becomes affordable (we can't really afford the full fees for a private). What you advise? My daughter also attended the Chalfonts Independent Grammar School for 5 years. you have to pass all four sections. If your child gets in thanks to a very good tutor but is not actually as able as the other children, she might spend her school Grammar schools are by definition high pressure places. We live in Hampshire and no grammar schools so our comps are good with a very bright top set. Actually my husband works in Leamington Spa and I in cambridge, now we are planning a mid point for both of us. I do think it is unfair to compare TWGSB with Skinners and Judd as it is not a super selective. Which surely should indicate to the Headmaster that there is a fair amount of tuition taking place. co. Our local school is good with great results and clearly happy kids. The school often has spare boarding places even though it is full to day pupils. So depending on the area the grammars can be less diverse than the private schools. M-DQÌ @ 2Ìý³7õÿÿß?_”½ëH· ɳ\Ò×¦Ý æL \? $–db Ø®£ÿ[jòT @óx ¹†BxXû3 €´+ K ¸]éë TügvVÝ5Mö5YN¹ë²}µ¨;¥T ”Çå´Ò ¸; ˆîñ` x æ14ë¯t¬ûÆ(* ¢&ŽØ im 5c“À¡©ª ^ƒç[ß6³W­Ç0(|>@ ¡KC ôRú¼ ¿Xþ Ó g¸ó c+= o aÊÉÀaÃ. In the end, she decided it was safer to stay at her comprehensive. That is different to going to a school with a junior school. On the whole, it has been a very positive experience for him. Any and all I have looked at old Mumsnet threads about the two schools, but they’re all quite old We live in High Wycombe and are 10 miles from Dr Challoner's Grammar School. Join Mumsnet Log In Active Watching Add post I'm on Search Get involved. They have a policy relating to illness and bereavement, etc. I know nothing about this school. (DH and I are both former grammar school students and I have taught in one, so we do appreciate what the environment is like. the schools that aren't grammar schools) or relate to children who passed the 11+. Both twins can't get in to a grammar school that ranks if for example one scores 400 and the School is what you would expect of a grammar but with addition of boarders so was always more like the local independent schools than the day grammars. All 3 boys grammar schools in Sutton hold mock tests (for girls and boys). We also offer support The other type of state school is a “comprehensive” meaning it’s not academically selective. DS has been doing weekly tuitions for 11+ since he started in Year 5. Super selective Grammar - Newstead also accessible via Bromley mini coaches. The grammar school has a totally different ethos and is focused not just on results but on attitude and ambition as well. We didn’t go down the grammar school road, but the one local to us (north London) seems to require tuition to get a place. The volume of homework is taking some getting used to, but that seems to be the same across all the schools, grammar and non-grammar. Plus a comp with banding and music aptitude. Hi All, we are looking to relocate to Bromley (from India) in July. My brother went The one thing grammar schools do have going is they provide a broader type of learning; access to Duke of Edinburgh awards, the softer skills of oratory and organisation, etc. 5 hour each way, is it worth to make for the Wallington County Grammar School? I wonder if any parent's child from Harrow or Wembley or similar areas make a journey to these areas for Wilson's, Sutton Grammar, Non-such Grammar, Wallington Girls schools etc. Do you know any of the parents in the potential new area to ask about how happy the kids are at school? How about the kids at the local grammar? The school is not able to amend the Admissions Code. For example I've taught in two independent schools and one grammar. Are you considering whether to send your child to the grammar school (assuming they pass 11+) or go to private school? I suspect the answer to these will affect the questions you want to ask. Hello , Can any one whose DS goes to Wallington County Grammar school can share their experience ? How is the school in terms of teachers , To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Could you please suggest any grammar schools near Ruislip (HA4), Harrow for my son? Schools in Slough are outside the catchment area and Watford grammar is only partially selective. A child with a global difficulty wouldn’t get a grammar school place, I think, because they wouldn’t be able to cope with the academic content. They aren't snobs, but perceived to be so. I say I am being premature as my DDs are aged 6 and 4 and my son is only 2! BUT we have our house on the market and are looking at Steyning/Storrington area. It's not relevant to a specific child's needs. Football is also after school and leads to fixtures by mostly on weekdays. Likes the idea of mixed sex and modern facilities at Alcester but Girls Grammar is nearer, smaller and slightly better reputation for achievement. Hi all, We live in South east London (Welling(. The majority of parents want the grammar schools or a handful of day schools at 11 which are girls schools. Who knows! Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Wilson's grammar school 10 replies Dibbleofficer · 22/10/2013 10:02 Hi , wondering what experiences of WGS are amongst parents. Therefore we are also thinking of grammar school specially Wilson and Tiffin. @mum197807 the great thing about KGS (and have been thinking about this vs other schools that have junior schools) is that they all start new together. what i would recoment is trying a open day it can show you what you child can expect from this school and how he or she would learn. If you are looking at other schools, Bourne Academy is the better school but Spalding Academy( which used to be the Gleed) has made huge progress since it was taken over by the same Trust. Actually, a minority is. Milton Keynes seems to be good location wise but my girl is quite keen on grammar schools as she has a cousin's son in Solihull's grammar school to look upto. Taking the comprehensive route means working harder for your choices later on in life. Interestingly, if you compare progress scores between maidstone grammar school and other schools, they do exceptionally poorly. I think the start it gives you is massive and I was way ahead of some of my peers that had been to state primary schools in terms of spelling, grammar and written work in Year 7. I don't think a grammar school is better overall, but it is a better fit for our eldest son. DC just sat 11+ and narrowly missed out on Wilson’s, Wallington, Sutton Grammar but passed for Greenshaw High School. Yes, I know it is miles away, but if your child is eligible, and is offered a place, you could move house, if a grammar school education is important to you. hi i am from derby grammar school and i have to say it was one of the best choices ever made for me, i used to be a slob and now they really try to push me to do my best. Honestly, not all kids in comprehensive schools are the " wrong crowd". I think the key is that all schools are best for some children, but not others. But in essence Which grammar school I should be focussing on? I am unable to afford Private schools so out of the question. The school felt like a boys school that tolerated girls. MGS and AGSB were our clear favourites but Stockport was a good back up choice. It seems to be partially selective so offering 60 places based on ability, otherwise it seems to be a normal That's a good sign that he will cope in the school. EC - lots travelling in various school coaches so network of families is spread out, long schools days, high fees (noting hike from Y9) mean it is only catching a narrower elite group. Good luck Watford Grammar v private schools 13 replies SHIVANJALI · 05/03/2011 00:21 Does anyone have any experience of Watford Grammar and how it compares to any of the local private schools such as Royal Masonic or Northwood College or Haberdashers ? Saving you time and money with Mumsnet exclusive deals and discounts. We looked at Pate's and both DSs got in, but we live very near one of the other grammar schools so decided to send them there instead. 30%, ability-wise, as suitable for grammar, not 10%. I know exactly the model for each school. My husband is scientist and keep moving for his carrier to differnt places in england. Could people with children attending BGS let me know if they are happy and think the commuting will be worth it; the train is 20 min and 15 min walk; but the train frequency is every 30min. But this may be academic (pardon the pun) if the address which Bucks will consider for the applicant is too far from any grammar school for the Without reaching the test mark, there is no possibility of an offer of a place at a grammar school. The travelling will affect his ability to keep up with the academic pressure of a grammar school. The Stratford grammars actually cover quite a lot of Solihull. For me, the best part of the school is their pastoral care and the standard of behaviour. WGS tends to be regarded as less academic than other local private schools but I know parents who are happy with it. So if you are on a more normal sort of The grammar school starts with the brightest students, therefore they are not necessarily adding value, so I wouldn´t read too much into that. I will going for a look around shortly and assuming its as nice as I have read will look to put my little girl in for the reception assessment in January, is there anyone out there who has little ones at BGS who could give me any honest We live near a similar school elsewhere in Yorkshire that was rated good recently after consistently being outstanding but I've been in since and it was lovely. If you don’t train after school you don’t get picked, typically. I wouldn't worry too much about making friends - I go to a Grammar and Can someone please write about their experiences with Grammar School - the journey and how they time allocated the study sessions. g. ) We're in Warwickshire. Can someone please guide me with the processes and the In this guide, we will highlight some of the best grammar schools in the UK. We know it is a long term financial commitment to send DC for independent secondary school. They are all new. Will boarding only count on high pass mark of the exam for Ripon Grammar School? Do you have any idea about Ermysted's grammar school and Skipton Girl's School? Do I have to live in the catchment area in order to get it these schools? Is it still low chance if I am living out of catchment area? thank you in advance. Hope someone can help. Looking at particular towns: Town 1 %PP The boys' grammar school in Chelmsford (KEGS) is part of the CSSE, the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex, whose exam gives access to Colchester Royal Grammar School (boys), Colchester County High School for Girls, the Westcliff and Southend grammar schools and the three partially selective schools in the Southend area. (I'm assuming since you make a point of specifying it's a grammar school, that you're not asking about general school open day questions). Some schools have SEN support included in the fees and others you have to pay per session it can prove expensive. Don't try to show how the school will benefit from the child -that's not relevant. sadly the prices are high so not many can join but if you have Superselective schools are very rare and the schools around them tend not to be called "high schools" the areas with "grammar" / "high" are Kent, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, parts of Merseyside and parts of Birmingham. Wilsons School Wallington County Grammar School Sutton Grammar School hi i am from derby grammar school and i have to say it was one of the best choices ever made for me, i used to be a slob and now they really try to push me to do my best. Grammar schools are also state but you need to pass the 11+ (Kent Test) to be able to put it on your Secondary School Common Application Form (SCAF). Impossible to say. I doubt many sit for it who haven’t been tutored. There are less than 165 Grammar schools after all compared with thousands of non academically selective state schools. It's not about applying, it's whether he'd pass and then maintain his academic performance. Some of the upper schools don't have great reputations, whereas all of the grammar schools have good Ofsted reports. Email address John Hampden is a fantastic school. That said, there is a new head and I know of others people who's DD are happy at the school. Hi all, I have been going through the whole select your school lottery, and have started looking at Bristol Grammar school as an option. Play today's Make ALL schools grammar schools. Find regular roundups of the hottest sales straight to your inbox. Elder son has just walked out with 11 GCSES in the 7-9 category so we are happy to stay local. Compare the location, facilities and admission criteria of the top 100 grammar schools in England Grammar schools are very competitive so it’s important to find somewhere with a good backup. There is no way of knowing, but I suspect that almost all successful appeals are either for the non-selective schools (i. Does anyone Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, If anyone has children who are studying the IB (or have studied the IB) at Bexley Grammar School could you let me know how you feel about it : ie do they teach the IB well, is there support for the pupils, is the school friendly, or is the school one of these super strict schools that hand out detentions for being late? OP I believe that there are often boarding places and in Y9 the school has control over entry. Go for a range of schools, not just the same type. I have a bright son currently at state primary, we definitely cant afford private secondary school so only options are the local secondary (Orleans park) which is supposed to be very good and a popular choice, vs the Loreto is a particular order of catholic nuns - there are a vast number of schools called loreto in various countries. We've now moved to a non grammar area, and selection is done on postcode ie bank balance. We might do the online crash course in August. I live in a grammar school area and in the past 2 years I've heard of 5 suicides. I have had 2 with dyslexia at grammar school - the biggest things have been how many languages are compulsory at gcse (2 at the grammar my dc went to - and one of them found languages very very difficult) and how many gcses do the Are you sure that children from MK are allowed in these grammar schools. ' RGS has been great for him; he's not at all sporty but has still been involved with lots of different aspects of the school (the music department in particular is amazing and very inclusive), he also enjoys Warhammer and DandD clubs and has made some like-minded friends through The one that didn't go to grammar was consistently top of his school, so got all the G&T opportunities and came out with really good GCSEs, then went to the grammar for 6th form. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Distance (miles) of last child allocated 2019 on 1st March (oversubscribed schools only) - 6. The support for Oxbridge and Russell Groups is far better there (I A Grammar School will teach to an A/A* standard rather than an A/B/C standard that your current school might teach to. I would like some advice please on Tunbridge grammar school, Tunbridge wells grammar school and Weald of Kent grammar school. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may Thank you for your reply. But op, sorry I can’t help you with your tutor question! Other than: I think the children from this north London grammar start in about year 4. So having friends you know there doesn’t really make a difference because he will meet a whole new group of friends. Also, for some grammar schools it's advisable to be musical, play an instrument , be sporty, play in teams for school or county , have extra singing lessons , be amazing at art and have extensive As they will be if they go to grammar school. This would be a move until kids are out of secondary school. academic student factories) that converted in the 70s to private schools because the Labour government at the time told them to. Once you get outside London schools of this level tend to offer a rounded education but they are dependent to some extent of the skill set of the cohort that lives within commuting distance of the school. If you live further out- e. I left the school for the sixth form and moved to a nearby girl’s independent school – and honestly, when I saw my A-level results, I regretted leaving. My daughter is going to sit an informal assessment for the year reception at Bristol grammar school in January. Those 10 kids will probably still cause trouble in grammar Find out which grammar schools are the most academically successful based on GCSE results and progress 8 scores. My DS goes to a private school in Slough and we being an Asian, find it shocked to see 95% of the pupils in his school (and all the grammar schools)are Only Asians! and I prefer to move out for a mixed crowd experience for my child. The boys' grammar school in Chelmsford (KEGS) is part of the CSSE, the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex, whose exam gives access to Colchester Royal Grammar School (boys), Colchester County High School for Girls, the Westcliff and Southend grammar schools and the three partially selective schools in the Southend area. Around 70% of kids with ADHD will also have dyslexia, and I know when we were looking it was very clear that the vast majority of selective schools were only really set up to deal with high-functioning ASD and the mildest of Lancaster is a nice city but at nights can be quite rough, and the grammar kids get quite a lot of stick for being snobs. That is their raison d'etre. Townley vs Bexley grammar 6 replies bb20392 I know a girl joined her school from Chis n Sid as wasn't happy there but she didn't stay long. But a daily commute of 1. Across the country, roughly 21% of secondary school appeals are successful. KGS - local school as no school bus. The 3 grammar schools in West Kent for boys are all very different and suit different types of boys. Teachers excellent though, when I last heard, pastoral care patchy. Think about the subjects your My daughter started a Grammar school this year, she took two different selection tests and passed both. These schools weren't exactly posh, they were just former grammar schools (i. Hopefully your child gets into Colyton, as the Devon state schools don't tend to be brilliant My Ds has dyslexia and has been at grammar since Y7, currently in Y13. @Torvi1211 thank you for sharing the code. My daughter goes to Stretford and is very happy there. In our case, the Senco was v promising to start with, school-wide support was slow in getting going, but since then has been good and helpful. As they will be if they go to grammar school. He has ADHD and is definitely what you may describe as 'quirky. Even managing a scholarship to my secondary school which was a big help to my parents so worth considering that as a possibility! Being the only grammar school within 5 miles of Cheltenham Spa (a town with one of the highest educated workforces as % of the population in the country) might have somehting to do with it. Unless the OP has unwittingly chosen a prep school that is known for catering primarily to children of lower a academic ability it’s likely that a proportion of dc in her current class will be going to senior schools that are getting results on a par with those grammar schools or higher so it’s likely that she’s already got a peer group equivalent to Parkstone or BSG in her Don't think the schools in Exeter are great and Torquay may be a bit far but there's good schools there. We have decided to move from Wakefield to Ripon to be within the Ripon Grammar school catchment area for our DS who will start Year7 in 2022. I could not find one selective grammar with 98% mix of Asian. Also the fact reading is a better area to live than Slough. The whole rationale for Graveney over the last few decades (i. Still wondering if I should apply to one private school as a back up as it seems grammar will be ultra competitive due to the private school VAT. Our school did both . It’s going to be a long autumn term. If the local schools have good support and good behaviour then that is as big a factor as exam results. Why should 20% get a better education than the rest? It's wrong to brand a child a failure at age 11. My DS is at RGS. It's a lovely school with a very nurturing feel. The Maidstone Grammar Schools are not 'Super-Selective' . Bourne is an excellent grammar too but the logistics of getting there might be too much. . I’d add - do your due diligence find out from the grammar SEN team what they can offer, and how flexible they are prepared to be. I pay £9k a year for grammar school. Loads of private options accessible by school coach from Blackheath/Standard. Highlands (N21) or Latymer? Saving you time and money with Mumsnet exclusive deals and discounts. Panels know parents want grammar schools because they are more academic. Grammar school/ girls schools in Bromley. I live in a grammar school county so roughly 25% go to grammars, including my DS (just started Y7). 68 (Day) & 9. The school manages to achieve a good balance between pushing the students academically and also encouraging them to enjoy the other aspects of school life. You also get some schools that are partially selective (ie offer 50 places out of 200 Myth 8 claims that working-class students from grammar schools are actually under-represented at Oxbridge, compared to working-class students from comprehensives. The whole point of grammar schools was to provide a step "up" for bright children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Can just about afford it, have wondered on occasion if it is worth it To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. We live abroad and my son wants to go to Lancaster Royal Grammar School as a 6th form boarder To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I hear that they do only prioritise based on home distance to school. The survey of 1,000 parents, conducted by Mumsnet, found 37% Grammar schools are better suited to remove that 10 kids out of comprehensive school as they're ones who will benefit the most. Also note that Tonbridge Grammar School (all girls) is a ”super selective” so your DD would have to score very highly in the Kent Test to get a place. Some have a catchment area (5, 10 miles etc) or prioritise siblings. Caterham v Reigate Grammar 37 replies SurreyMum117 · 19/02/2020 13:53 Hi, guys. May I get your advise please on these two top grammar schools- their recent academic achievement, extra curricular activities clubs, participation in different activities etc. The one we are appealing for is less so. Depending how many preference spaces you get of course. 885 miles drawn from The registration for the 11+ test for the Sutton grammar schools is still open. Many of the schools round here will give out bursaries up to a maximum total parental income of around £100,000 on a sliding scale. So, statistically My son has a place to start year 7 at a grammar school in September. Email address @PB1210 each of the Sutton Boys grammar schools have their own vibe. @Just2again thank you so much! I’m glad to hear your children were happy at Harrogate Grammar. Round here 2 points would be a long way down the wait list as it's a super selective that fills from the top of the list down- by the time you get to the 121st place for a school of 120 for instance there will be lots of children " just a mark" below ( or even fractions of a mark as the scores are age standardised). Of course it impacts, but some positive and some negative, and some negatives can be mitigated for by extra curricular activities. Does anyone know what may come up at the assessment? Many To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I was at all girls from age 7-21. Also Woodhouse Grove school in Apperley Bridge (close to areas like Guiseley and Rawdon in Leeds). The facilities are excellent for a state school. On the other hand, there are plenty of naughty kids at boys' grammar schools Bristol Grammar School 11 replies bristolmama · 19/01/2011 10:49 Hi, I'm thinking of moving my daughter to BGS and wondered if anyone had any advice, experience of parking there for school runs 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 Hi we are seriously considering Latymer Grammar school for our child but I am a bit concerned about the travel to the school and reports of safety issues for kids travelling alone- but all dating back to 2009- no recent reviews. So many opportunities and their results in both a-level and GCSE were well above some of the supposedly outstanding schools/colleges in the area. A boys grammar near us, St Olaves only takes 124 but one year they had an intake from over 90 different schools! That is slightly extreme as their catchment is very wide but a similar principle applies to most grammars. DS is happy to go to any of the schools( grammar or oratory) I attended a grammar school for the second half of my secondary school experience and found them appalling for this. Places will only really open up if people move away. Find regular roundups of the Manchester Grammar School or King Edward's School Birmingham 207 replies Lalagu · 08/01/2024 09:56 My kid has received offers from both schools for Year 7 in the upcoming year. Ok so I am probably being a little premature but I would really appreciate any info or opinions on Steyning grammar school. My daughter has been offered a place at Alcester Grammar (8 miles away - school bus) but now Strtaford Girls grammar (10 min walk away) has offered her a place too. Just didn't want them spending up to 2 hours a day on a bus, and wanted them to have really local friends and be part of the community. Ds1 also sat for the MGS, he has really good chance to pass, so we thought it would be nice to have both of them in the same school. If you look at the % of children who have been eligible for free school meals over the past 6 years, and rank the county's secondary schools in order of who has FEWEST of these children, all 7 grammars are in the top 8. I never struggled academically but knew children who did who were left to flounder and were just made to retake exams again and again to get grades up, with very little help. Why that happens is speculation - it may because they are pulled up by the presence of the more able children. If you are talking about Bridgewater being part of a MAT then you need to reconsider the school as a separate entity rather then a constituent school in the multi academy trust I have one child there who was always top of his primary school class but others in his cohort weren't. You have always got the option of a boarding school if your dc has a great skill in sport or acting - ie Millfield or Bedales. Looking for opinion/reviews about the environment, values, care, study pressure/expectation, sports, clubs & facilities from Look for a school with strong pastoral support. link here Once you get outside London schools of this level tend to offer a rounded education but they are dependent to some extent of the skill set of the cohort that lives within commuting distance of the school. We are considering moving across the country (better job options and nearer family) but I feel so guilty A grammar school is great if your child is up to it. Saving you time and money with Mumsnet exclusive deals and discounts. I don’t think just squeeeeeeeezing into the grammar school would make for a very happy life. I went to Tonbridge Grammar back in the 1990s. After GCSEs is the only time when pupils will not automatically be able to stay - there are usually minimum requirements for A level. Some private schools do this but not grammar schools. Õ³X8† Ôë{]êJÞK£„ ×+i%=ëß=ŠÏ þˆ ÿsק> ´Ìù¾µíZ‰ : („ *«:7>D„ ââÁ½}” Bh2›g Both are on the south side of Tonbridge. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may Being the only grammar school within 5 miles of Cheltenham Spa (a town with one of the highest educated workforces as % of the population in the country) might have somehting to do with it. Look at lots of schools, have meetings with their sencos. DS son has passed the exam for Wilsons, Sutton Grammar and Wallington County grammar school. There is a coach service for that but I wanted to know if someone have been doing it for their daughters and what has been their experience of the school, commute by coach and any other challenges. Latymer (grammar) or Highlands School 22 replies Superness · 24/10/2021 21:38 I would really appreciate your help in choosing between two schools for my dd. Grammars promote Uber competitiveness causing low self esteem and MH issues in teenagers. Chelmsford County High School for Girls has a different exam from the Colchester end Southend grammar schools. My Ds had a tutor and I also worked with him. I know two other people who looked around in the same year who had exactly the same reaction after visiting. Interesting to know which grammar school OP is refer to, I have look at the government statistic above and rank the diversity them by school. Depends on the schools @PeterPomegranate - the privates in and around London are extremely ethnically diverse because lots of Indian/Chinese/Nigerian etc parents prioritise education above most other things. However, Balcarras is one of the best comprehensives in the country so might be worth considering them. Yes, still very happy so far. With my DD1 we spent ages looking at grammar schools for the 6th form and she got a place at a similar top grammar schoool. Some children boarding and no flexi option. Both these areas are therefore well below the average. Bristol Grammar School 11 replies bristolmama · 19/01/2011 10:49 Hi, I'm thinking of Thanks in advance and apologies if this question has already been asked but I'm new to Mumsnet. Independent schools vary massively, as do grammar schools. Mainly because these DC go to boarding schools which are not local schools. Does anyone Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, For our grammar school it's up to the school (we only have one in our area) and they usually have a second date in December for those who couldn't sit it in September. OP posts: See next See all Quote Thanks Add post Share Report Grammar schools are state schools (unless they are private schools using "grammar" in their name - but I don't think that's what you mean) so as others say, you need to list them on your preference form along with any comprehensives you are interested in. Out (of) area pupils who attend a primary school outside of Ripon area and any pupil attending an independent school – you need to make an application to sit the selection test. All the best schools are in areas where we'd struggle to afford a shed. I live in such an area but still chose the grammar school mainly because all the outstanding high achieving comprehensives were faith based and we are the wrong faith. Cranbrook itself is a fairly small sleepy market town in Year 7 at KGS - about two thirds of the boys choose to do after school hockey training, and if you do that you get picked for Saturday morning sport, which is most Saturdays. Last year offers were made to boys scoring 336 and above at SGS, so would expect similar at the others, possibly higher at Wilsons due to its stellar results recently. which are in the similar location. The people who I have met who attended grammar schools seem to have had a very good education and are very bright and doing very well. Depends on the grammar area and the way they work. Also, at a good comprehnsive schools there are many academically capable kids that will perform at GCSE no worse than kids at Grammar. My DH and I were lucky enough to go to private schools as kids. Play. My main focus is for him not to get too tired as some weeks there will be 2 school tests and with grammar schools, he coped well but it got to the weekend and he was totally Halifax grammar schools 13 replies sjbyorkshire · 19/01/2024 14:00 Hi My child is in year 4 and we’re turning our minds to secondary education. Such children have a snowball's chance in hell of getting inot a grammar school nowadays. The Aylesbury grammar schools and Chesham Grammar are the schools most likely to have places for out of catchment children. Play today's Numberfit. . Play today's Halifax grammar schools 13 replies sjbyorkshire · 19/01/2024 14:00 Hi My child is in year 4 and we’re turning our minds to secondary education. We will sell our house and was thinking of moving permanently to Ripon, however we just read about sinkholes last night. It's about seeking a school which will suit your individual child. Children who are the least able within a grammar school make much more progress than children who had the same ability at 11 in comprehensive areas and in secondary moderns in grammar areas. I have had 2 with dyslexia at grammar school - the biggest things have been how many languages are compulsory at gcse (2 at the grammar my dc went to - and one of them found languages very very difficult) and how many gcses do the The whole rationale for Graveney over the last few decades (i. I know it's a privilege to go, there's a choice involved, a compromise etc. She had the option of Westminster for sixth form but chose to stay at Newstead. She had an hour tutoring a week for 4 months and a little homework If your child really enjoys school and learning then a grammar school would most likely be better suited than a state school. Wilson's grammar school 10 replies Dibbleofficer · 22/10/2013 10:02 Hi , wondering what 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) Southend High School for Girls and Westcliff High School for Girls both actually reserve places for those applying from outside the priority admissions area (which is postcodes SS0 - SS9 inc). Are they all highly competitive? what are the chances of getting a place. We would be better off as a society with comprehensives that would up their game and have an even mix of high,medium, low ability children. Rsults are good, there is quite a focus on sports, especially rugby. My ds was v worried about bullying before he started due to experiences at primary school. The competition is crazy for the small number of spaces at the selective schools. Join Mumsnet Log In Just for curiosity, I have just looked at Gloucestershire's grammar schools (there are 7). However, it actually just means that the selection process is more onerous than standard grammar schools. You can obviously still appeal for a grammar school place after school allocations on March 1st but you need to have a convincing story to tell about why 117 and importantly why the head teacher did not appeal. But the results she got at GCSE at the comp and at A level at a sixth form college were as good or better than those of her friends who did get in - in fact, probably better than most of the whole year, as she got 5 As at A level (before a* came in) and I'm not sure A child with a global difficulty wouldn’t get a grammar school place, I think, because they wouldn’t be able to cope with the academic content. sadly the prices are high so not many can join but if you have Good morning all, so today is the big day to find out what school my DS will be attending, we are going to go through the appeal process as DS failed on the day he had missed out 13 questions on one 4 on another and attempted his Maths but only scored 104 on My DS is at RGS. Alternatively - if he is comfortably grammar school material and most people choose the grammar school over school B then he may find that he is very high ability for that school which also won’t be fun. I wouldn't send any DC to a catholic school because it is pretty obvious that the PSHE curriculum would be affected by the well-known attitude of the catholic church towards homosexuality, sexual activity and reproduction. The local option we have is The Charter in North Dulwich but he likes Bexley Grammar school better. She is completely torn. Wilson's grammar school 10 replies Dibbleofficer · 22/10/2013 10:02 Hi , wondering what experiences of WGS are amongst parents. Sure, probably need to be fairly bright but the issue we found, at least in state primary, was that the level you needed to reach to be able to compete with more heavily tutored DCs and/or privately educated DCs was, for DC1 at least, Glyn is a very successful comp but being a non-selective school, it doesn’t really compare academically to Sutton Grammar. My daughter has expressed interest What is it like to study at a grammar school? I went to a Catholic high school (which was pretty much the same as any normal school except we had pretty barebones sex ed and had to go to Parents are split over whether or not increasing the number of grammar schools is a good idea, a small-scale study has sown. Hello lovely mums, Please can you share your experience about Sutton Grammar school, we are on waiting list but would like to know how the school really is, apart from good grades is pastoral care good, are children given good support, do we need additional tution and are children able to cope the environment. WCGS uses the Like Milliways DD, my DD didn't get in to Kendrick, despite all her teachers expecting her to. As we are a grammar county, we have a variety of preps. DD recently left Newstead and had seven happy years there. Hi, I am new to mumsnet. Currently deciding between these two schools for our DD. You need EP report and the formal ASD diagnosis report. I would like to enquire about my kids one is in year 8 highworth grammar school and the next one will be going to knatchball grammar school in next year, They both appeared to grammar school and passed. They have a great range of A levels, good teachers and trying to improve facilities, some of which are tired but new music block and library extension were recent projects and others are planned. since it lost its grammar schools status) is that 'naice' mc families in that part of London (who could not or didn't want to go private) could transplant their children into a school in Tooting in which they could still hang out with their own kind. We would meet the faith criteria for a place at the London Oratory School. Stockport grammar school is not a real grammar school !!! The head is impolite to parents ! The teacher , especially the pe teacher Ms Knowxxx has no patience in teaching slow-learner and will say words that embarrass the student in front of the whole class !!!! She just likes those clever ones. Find regular roundups of the hottest sales The grammar school has enough music and enough of the right sport. Amazing sports but remember 1st team likely to be scholars / county level. 2 hours a day can be better spent than commuting. Uffculme was terrible when my daughter was there, I've heard it's even worse now. So as 450-odd pass WCGS, they have a reasonable chance of getting into one of the schools (given there are 390 places in just the 3 Sutton schools). also how long would you wait on a waiting list before giving up? We live near a similar school elsewhere in Yorkshire that was rated good recently after consistently being outstanding but I've been in since and it was lovely. Is anyone in favour of secondary moderns? Anybody in favour of grammar schools should be equally in favour of secondary moderns and equally happy for their child to attend either school. wjkz yzabk qwazyr ovgl hqaecw qzmmek owhxz cnxysu kxaio sje