Conversation Two
W: Well, before we decide were going tolive in Enderby, we really ought to have a look at theschools; we want thechildren to have a good secondary education, so wed better seewhatsavailable.
M: They gave me some information at thedistrict office and I took notes. It appears there arefive secondary schoolsin Enderby: three state schools and two private.
W: I dont know if we want private schools,do we?
M: I dont think so, but well look at themanyway. Theres Saint Marys, thats a Catholic schoolfor girls, and CarltonAbbey thats a very old boys boarding school, founded in 1672.
W: Are all the state schools coeducational?
M: Yes, it seems so.
W: I think little Keith is going to be verygood with his hands, we ought to send him to a schoolwith good vocationaltrainingcarpentry, electronics, that sort of thing.
M: In that case we are best off at EnderbyComprehensive. I gather they have excellentworkshops and instructors. But itsays here that Donwell also has good facilities. Enderby Highhas a little, butthey are mostly academic. No vocational training at all at Carlton Abbey orSaintMarys.
W: What are the schools like academically? Howmany children go on to university every year?
M: Well, Enderby High is very good andCarlton Abbey even better, 70% of their pupils go onto university. Donwellisnt so good. Only 8%. And Enderby Comprehensive in Saint Marys notmuchmore, about 10%.
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