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Mixed or single sex ?

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YellowRoseinMay · 14/04/2023 19:17

I am undecided as to whether or not we have done the right thing. DD passed her 11 plus and has a place at a mixed grammar approx a 45 minute journey away by bus (I will take her on my non working days)
However all of her friends have accepted places at our nearest all girls comp, which has good results and is local. DD has gone from being over the moon at passing her 11 plus to now saying when she saw her friends over half term they were all talking about how great the all girls was and how sad she is she isn’t going. We were so proud when she got her grammar place , she loved it at open day and is excited about all the subjects they offer but I must admit I am now having doubts that all girls may fit her better and be an easier transition . Don’t know whether or not I need to try and get her on a waiting list for it . Argh .
Is it usual to be having these wobbles ?! I don’t think she’s going to know anyone going at the moment, there is an induction day in July so we are hoping she meets people then.

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HawaiiWake · 15/04/2023 10:13

Go for the best school fit for your DC. If STEM, it is not about coed or single sex but numbers are there only 5 kids doing A Levels Physics or 20.
Check Kings Free Maths School, London only sixth form A levels and they get surpassed fee paying and grammar. They select on ability and not just GCSEs and give free Maths questions. It is about the school and teachers not gender.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 14/04/2023 21:50

Girls in single sex do better at STEM and are more likely to continue.

Lolaandbehold · 14/04/2023 21:45

For boys I like mixed, girls - single sex.

LeilaLeilaLeila · 14/04/2023 20:40

For secondary stage - I prefer girls only!

HawaiiWake · 14/04/2023 20:03

Secondary school and larger groups of kids and new friends. Primary school going to next school doesn’t mean they will stay in the same friendship groups. Also, easier to keep in touch with primary school friends nowadays.

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