I would really love some advice please! My DS is currently in Yr 4 at a non selective private Prep school in SW London, he is happy, confident and enjoys school life generally. My query relates to the Common Entrance procedure and whether an average child would be better off taking the 11+ instead? He hates exams and really struggles with the pressures of timed tests and although getting results is important, I feel the journey through school should be a celebration of learning rather than focusing on getting A*'s, A's etc.
He gets average exam marks for the year in all subjects, so isn't scholarship material but seems to keep up with all set work. He loves football, cricket and chess but hates rugby. His sister goes to KGS and loves it but I fear he may not be bright enough to get in and if he failed to do so, the repercussions on his self esteem. Is it better to stay at the Prep school (with much smaller class sizes in years 7 & 8) and take the CE exams or do you think it would be less stressful to take the 11+. I know this really is a first world problem but I just want him to be happy and not completely stressed out before senior school. I have considered moving out towards the South coast for a suitable school. Many thanks in advance...
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11+ or CE for kind, average IQ, sporty team player?
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Shooting4themoon · 05/05/2016 13:45
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