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My husband and I have decided to apply to JAPS and Alleyns for our daughter. We haven't done a great deal of preparation (yet) as we have only just made the decision. Has anyone managed to make the state-private move at 7+? Are bond books enough practice? Our daughter is a level 3b in writing, reading and maths. Also, does anyone have first hand experience of these schools? Slightly concerned about JAPS being very pressured. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the replies! Think I'm prob worrying too much. Might get a time tables or a maths workbook of some kind. :-)

Cross posts, sorry! Yes, not sure if her account is completely accurate, but, have had no homework and I have no other way to judge. Also her teacher is a tad unapproachable.

Thanks for the reply. We read every day, she is a confident reader. We have had no homework, although we had a reading book sent home which she read. Really hope they start doing something soon, feel the class will be way behind other year 1's otherwise...

Hi All, Just wondering how year 1 is going? My daughter is at a supposedly great school, but, has said she hasn't learnt anything yet! Not sure if true... I think they've been adding 1 to numbers, practicing writing (a bit) and a tiny bit of reading. A friend, whose son is in the same class, had said he has been reading everyday and doing maths. The friend said the school has been helping him to catch up. This is great, I just wish my daughter was also making progress. Is this normal at the start of year 1? Thanks

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can let me know about this school? The results look good and I know that historically it was an excellent school. Also, does anyone know what the catchment area is like? Hoping to send my daughters there. Thanks :-)