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Stephen Perse Juniour School Vs State school

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chakku · 09/07/2014 16:24

I am a very confused mum whether or not to send my daughter to the Stephen Perse. She has been offered a place in Year 3 coming year. I am concerned about the limited space within the classroom to accommodate 20 children.

The thought of dropping and picking from middle of city centre is yet another concern. I will be driving and not using the minibus service. The school she attends currently is quite spacious and has a lot of green around. I am happy with the teachers as well, however I'm aware that the standards could be higher in the independent sector.

My son who is 14 years old now, had not made it to 'The Perse' for his year 7 and Year 9 entrance, which got me anxious to prepare my daughter earlier.

Please could somebody advise me if there is anyone having concerns about the space in the classrooms at the Stephen Perse.

My DD is quite a bright child and having received the end of year report today I am quite happy with her progress. She has attained a Level 3 in most assessment results - Maths and English which is above the national average and a level 2 in 2 of the science assessments.

Please advice as I have to make up my mind as soon as possible!!!!

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marmot1 · 31/07/2014 22:51

I can speak from first hand experience as my two DDs are currently at the Stephen Perse (my DS is currently at the Perse) and I wouldn't hesitate for a second in recommending it. If you wants space and tendered lawns go to the Leys. The quality of the education isn't a patch on the Stephen Perse (or Perse) but the grounds are lovely. Of course that grass doesn't cut itself and your fees will go on ground staff rather than teachers but some people prefer that. Also the Stephen Perse is a bit like the Tardis and is bigger than it looks although not optimally laid out. My DDs travel by train and I imagine dropping off by car is tricky given Cambridge traffic. Certainly lack of space has never impacted the first class education my two DDs have received. Go for it and accept the offer of a place! You won't regret it, particularly if she is bright.

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