Birkenhead High
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Birkenhead High
Anyone heard about Birkenhead High going non-fee paying. Apparantly they will become Academy status within 2 yearsand be mixed ability.
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I think it's a great Idea... Or maybe keep it as a fee paying school but increase the Scholarships dramatically (don't think this would work though)
I live about 200 yards away from the school and would love my Son/Daughter to go here. Unfortunately we cannot afford it.
But I'm not complaining as she is in a Wonderful Grammar School with zero fees ...
But it open's up more opportunities for the kids of Wirral.
What happens to the people who are paying fees at the moment ???
I live about 200 yards away from the school and would love my Son/Daughter to go here. Unfortunately we cannot afford it.
But I'm not complaining as she is in a Wonderful Grammar School with zero fees ...
But it open's up more opportunities for the kids of Wirral.
What happens to the people who are paying fees at the moment ???
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I think the people who are paying fees at the moment will continue to do so until Academy status is up and running (ie 2 years time) when fees will no longer then apply.
I suppose it's good if you think that you can't afford for your daughter to go there but then may think that you could manage for a year or two until Academy status. But I'm sure there will be parents who will not be happy with "the mix"but others may argue that this will enrich the school and be more of a cross section of life.
I suppose it's good if you think that you can't afford for your daughter to go there but then may think that you could manage for a year or two until Academy status. But I'm sure there will be parents who will not be happy with "the mix"but others may argue that this will enrich the school and be more of a cross section of life.
I was wondering how this would affect the applications for the local girls grammar school.
If Birkenhead is to become mixed ability more parents will maybe want their daughter to attend grammar instead.
It will be interesting to see if there is a rise in applications for the local grammar over the next two years!
If Birkenhead is to become mixed ability more parents will maybe want their daughter to attend grammar instead.
It will be interesting to see if there is a rise in applications for the local grammar over the next two years!