I live in an area where everybody is massively against the 11+. I can’t quite work out why, whether it’s because you need to tutor and therefore it’s for those that can afford it, or if they just don’t like the disparity between children. Not far away though, think next town, it’s a different culture. 11+ is the ONLY way to go.
I am on the fence between those two. 11+ for the right child.
My son is bright and an all rounder. He could definitely pass his 11+ And go to grammar school. But I don’t know if it’s a good idea. It would mean travel to a different town, therefore friends not necessarily local. I worry about mental health too - is high pressure a good idea? Is single sex a good idea too?
Has anybody else been in the fence, how did you come to a decision? I feel so stuck and can’t talk to anyone in real life as I’ll be shot down in flames for daring mention the word ‘grammar’ - people don’t even consider out of area schools, it’s the local comprehensive or nothing!