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Reading grammar Boys vs RGS

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curiousmum15 · 16/02/2012 20:13

Hi,

Does anyone out there has anything to say about Reading Grammar boys? I am very confused to where I would like to send my boys!

I am not sure whether Royal Grammar in Guildford or Reading Grammar? Apart from the financial aspect, could anyone give me some good advice?

many thanks

curious mum

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abittoofat · 17/02/2012 14:29

Does anyone know how Reading selects the 100 boys?

Is it the top 100 test results in catchment, or the closest 100 that were deemed 'suitable' to the school?
Thanks

Milliways · 17/02/2012 12:05

Can't talk about RGS, but my son is a sixth former at Reading and he still loves it. He was the only boy from his school to get a place but quickly made so many new friends that was never an issue. They certainly understand boys and how to motivate them.

When we once raised the possibility of moving he said he would rather stay at his school as a boarder than find a new school - says it all really. :)

Hattiehoo · 17/02/2012 11:56

I have a son at Reading School and he absolutely loves it there. It achieves fantastic results and the boys still have lots of fun. My son actually spontaneously thanked me recently for having helped him with his preparation for the exam as he had not imagined it would be possible to enjoy school that much!

The workload is manageable and I have found the pastoral care very good so far. Good luck with the decision making!

mummytime · 17/02/2012 08:30

Where do you live? Which is easier to get to? Have you visited both schools?
What is your back up plan if your boys, or one of them doesn't get into either?
I also believe that Reading gives a preference to boys living in a certain area.