Hi! I have an extremely sporty (cricket and athletics) boy who is also has mild dyslexia and is not the most academic of boys. He’s super friendly and social child and loves nothing more than being part of a team. I’m looking at St James Boys for him and he’ll be joining in Year 7. Any parents here with boys who go there? Would you recommend it?
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blanketblank · 16/03/2023 19:12
My son is at St J and isn't sporty at all - he's more into drama and music. The compulsory sport has been good for him but he's never done any after school sport and it hasn't been a problem. I don't think you have to be sporty to go there.
blanketblank · 04/04/2024 19:40
@Archana2906 what do you mean by the school culture and education system? Do you mean is it worth it over local state schools or it worth it over other independent schools? The education system is the normal one, they start GCSEs in y9 and do 9 or sometimes 10 (if they do further maths or Greek I think, my son doesn’t do those). It’s not highly selective so there is a mix of standards. I believe the results are published somewhere. The mindfulness is good, sports are good afaik. There have been some good residential trips which cost extra.
blanketblank · 05/04/2024 09:29
The subjects we have been really impressed with the teaching in particular are history, drama, dt, physics, English if that helps. My son is in set 2 for maths so I can’t comment on the high maths sets. The pastoral care has also been good and the site is lovely.
blanketblank · 19/04/2024 07:43
There are three forms in year 7 and at least one more from year 9 I think.
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