We are considering the Perse for our son for year 9, 2023intake. We are looking to move from our current town, and therefore are rather flexible on location. So far we have shortlisted the Perse and Magdalen College School, as we believe that those two locations will suit us as a family. We have booked open days for both schools and got some valuable, very much appreciated, replies regarding MCS. We would be very grateful if some kind current parent or student could fill us in about the Perse. Our boy does not necessarily lack confidence, but could be sensitive to an unkind word, as he is not good at all at sports ( and not good I mean bottom of the bottom group for games and hates PE “because the coach shouts when I drop the ball”). What I am probably trying to say is, we don’t want a school that puts too much emphasis on sports and celebrates sport almost above all, and in order to fit in with the boys and be seen as popular one needs to be good at sports. At the same time we don’t want him to be completely written off and left at the bottom without teachers trying to actually teach and encourage him to get better. We realise the importance of sport for the physical and emotional well-being. Otherwise he is very academic-adores maths and biology, loves creative writing, music and drama.
We would really appreciate it if anyone can comment on the above concerns and if you think The Perse could be a fit for such a child.
Thank you