Boclair or Bersden Academy?

[bubbly10]

Hi all, I am at the moment in the catchment area of Boclair Academy, but I am moving next month into the catchment area of Bearsden Academy. DS is in S1 at another school at the moment, that is near our old place, and we are considering transferring him to one of those schools in Bearsden that would be closer to our current house. At first thought, I would prefer Bearsden Academy so he would have the opportunity to make friends nearby. But we visited both schools and the first impression is that Boclair Academy is much more friendly. We had a tour there, done by three S6 pupils and it was amazing, the school building is old yes, but it seems very warm, colourful, friendly and welcoming. Then we had a tour at Bearsden Academy, and it was cold, too formal and quick (we just walked at a fast pace through some silent and unfriendly corridors, receiving no much information about where we were). DS is now a bit worried about going to Bearsden Academy and would prefer to go to Boclair Academy instead. I really want him to go to the place that he will be happier, and I think to go to the school that is in the catchment area of our new home would make a difference for the next years to come, if he can make friends in the neighbourhood.

I would like to ask if anyone has children going to either of those schools, could you please let me know if they are happy, feeling that is a good place to be, considering their general wellbeing? I think maybe my first impressions can be wrong so it would be lovely to hear from who has children going to those schools.

Thank you in advance