My eldest is 7 and we are looking to move in the near future for better secondary schools. We are currently in Walthamstow and was looking at areas like Beckenham/Orpington or surroundings.. Ideally would like to stay closer to where we are already but the idea of moving a little further seems appealing also. Personally i like walthamstow but having grown up there, seems nice for a change.
I like Bromley/kent with the options of grammar schools but that depends on how well the kids are performing at school. Would like the option of good state schools. Hayes school, Langley park for boys/girls and Darrick wood seem to have a good reputation.
Can anyone advise me further in terms of what the areas are like? I owuld like somewhere with lots of kids clubs/activities locally with good parks/ more green, friendly people/community feel etc and also about crimes and safety.
There are some good schools in Barnet if anyone can advise more about that and also would love to hear of any other areas with good schools closer to where we are already.
Thank you!
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