Hi, I'm having a real dilemma over which school to choose for my Year 6. If there's anyone local on MN who has any words of wisdom regarding either of these schools I would really love to hear! I'm finding it difficult to choose between Priory, which seems to have great academic results(72%A-C incl E and M)/value added 999 in 2011/wider curriculum but also bigger (1200) and possibly less strong on pastoral care, or Ringmer, less good academic results (53%A-C incl E and M, though they say that a problem with English is being resolved - Maths was 72%A-C)/value added 983 in 2011/only one MFL at GCSE, but seemingly strong on pastoral care and smaller - 730. Priory is a 10 min bus ride away; Ringmer a 15 min walk. My child's friends are currently undecided.
I'm choosing for a highly anxious, inflexible child (on school action plan for support with this) so am concerned about pastoral care, but child also v bright (says his teacher) so want to make sure gets the chance to do well, and feel reluctant to narrow down choice of possible subjects at this age.
This is my first time on MN so hope I've done this right and I'd be so grateful for any advice, even if not specifically about these two schools, about how much to worry about results/wider curriculum and opportunities as compared to good pastoral care.
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School dilemma - Lewes Priory or Ringmer Community College - advice very very welcome!
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lizziedahlia · 02/10/2012 19:57
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