Margaret Wix

[NotSoNewbie]

Hi all
Looking to relocate to St Albans (along with many, I know). We require a year 4 in-year transfer. The only school with a year 4 vacancy is Margaret Wix. Compared with my child's current school (going by various school comparison websites) it appears to be much better, however there seem to be a lot of negative comments online about the school being the worst in St A, and yet there are never any reasons given for this. Nobody seems to apply to this school and it just gets filled up with everyone who doesn't get a place elsewhere. Does anyone have children who currently attend? What are your experiences of the school?

Many thanks in advance!

[chocolatebiscuit]

Margaret Wix is a lovely school. It had a bad reputation many years ago which continues due to snobbery. Bright children do well there as do those with special needs. Because of the more diverse group of children it caters for, you tend to find the children develop very good interpersonal skills which will give them an edge over children who have not had this experience. Sadly a lot of parents are afraid to let their children mix with children who are not the same as them which in modern society will put them at a disadvantage when they reach the work place.

[rainbowdolphin1]

Hi,
We are new in this area. My daughter has been offering a place at Margaret Wix and this is the only school has the vacancy, but I'm still struggling about sending her there because most of the comments are very very negative.
Can anyone gives me some advise please!!