minimus linking london schools through. haberdashers’ askes school for girls
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MINIMUS
Linking London Schools
through
Haberdashers’ Askes School for Girls
Haberdashers’ Askes School for Girls
Independent day school
1,200 girls, aged 4 to 18
Situated in Elstree just north of Stanmore
Over 50% of pupils from ethnic minorities
Academically selective on entry, many pupils receive bursaries
All girls study Latin for at least 3 years
Over 30 pupils in Sixth Form study Latin, Greek or Classical Civilisation for A level
Edgware Junior School
Edgware Junior School
326 boys and girls, aged 7-11
Situated just north of Edgware town centre, less than 5 miles away
Most pupils from ethnic minorities
Higher than average number of pupils eligible for free school lunches
Higher than average number of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities
‘We have to go back; we’ve given them Latin and we can’t take it away from them now.’
Lower 6 Student overheard
on the bus home from EJS