Here are some of the main school features students and parents take into account when they make their choices. The size of the school. Overseas research indicates that it s harder to maintain a sense of community and individual attention if schools get too large. On the other hand, small schools may not be able to offer a wide range of subjects. Coeducational or single-sex.
Academic achievement is generally unaffected by whether the school is coeducational or single-sex.
The age-range covered by the school. The programmes offered. Having a wide range of subjects is less important than having subjects that suit the student. Some schools offer more specialisation than others. Art, music, and sport, for example, can all make important contributions to children s progress and capability.