We live in a grammar school area, my ds might just pass the 11 plus but even if he does I'm not sure a grammar would be the right place for him. Our dd is in a local grammar so I'm aware of how much pressure there is. If we decide the grammar isn't right for DS we'd prefer him to go to an independent school rather than the local high schools. The high school don't have a great reputation although I have to admit I haven't yet been to see them (I will do so).
I've had a look at the admissions criteria for the two local(ish) independent schools and both involve entrance exams including English. DS is terrible at English/literacy but brilliant at maths and science. I don't think he'd ever pass an English exam. So now I'm wondering what on earth I can do other than the high schools. How much emphasis is put on the entrance exams?
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NotMostPeople · 28/03/2012 21:51
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