We live in an area with fairly good state schools and I have always been happy for my children to be in the public education system. However, the secondary schools aren't too impressive (from what I can make out) and I've always assumed that if DH and I really cut back/save up we can afford to opt out to put DS1 and DS2 in private secondary schools when the time comes.
HOWEVER when I mentioned this in passing to a friend, she said "Don't think they might have a hard time getting a place at private schools after doing their primary education in state schools." She reckons that the state sector is 1-2 years behind the private sector so, even if bright, the boys would have a hard time getting a place. My friend doesn't have an agenda here, BTW, as her children are all girls and the local state girls' school is fantastic.
If anyone has experience of this, I'd be very grateful.
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chisigirl · 12/09/2006 10:28
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12/09/2006 14:33
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