Hi,
dd is in yr 5, however, we are encouraged to visit schools this year rather than wait until next year because of oversubscription and lack of places.
The two schools we are in catchment for are a; too small for the nunmber of children in catchment (due to two large new housing estates being built) and
b; utterly crap. Results for both are less than 30% achieving 5 GCSE's at c or above.
Dd is academic, does well at school, in the top sets and is on the G and T list for Literacy.
There are three options really, first is independent, although I can afford this I don't want to unless absolutely necessary. I want her to get a more varied education than the local independents would offer.
Second is grammar and dd is going to do the 11 plus. However, in our area only 1 in 10 will get a place at the grammar so she has a slim chance there.
Third choice is to try for two schools out of catchment. Both admit a small number of children on the musical aptitude but I have no idea what this entails so don't know if it is viable.
Also, (inexperienced mum emoticon), would I put down my choices and then be asked to attend for the test or would I have to contact the two schools to arrange it myself?
many thanks.
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Does anyone have any experience of a musical aptitude test? Would appreciate some advice.
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itsmeolord · 28/09/2009 15:17
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