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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