Urgent - Ridgeway v St Peters

[beckstar24]

We were all set to start Ridgeway on Thursday after not getting a place anywhere for weeks, and then today Croydon ring us up and offer us St Peters, which is just down the road from us.

Logistically St P is by far the most sensible option - especially as have 2 others to go through school yet. We did, however, love the ethos of Ridgeway.

Anyone have anything to say about either?

Thanks

b*

[LadyMuck]

Very different size wise. Both do well for the kids I believe. Go and have another look around each.

Are you planning to move anytime soon?

[beckstar24]

Never again!! We've alredy been to settling in days at Ridgeway and are looking around St P's tomorrow just to try and decide.

Thanks very much

b*

[ladylush]

My ds goes to St. P and we love it (as does he). Love the ethos of the school. The kids seem confident and have good self-esteem. The older kids buddy the younger ones (yr 6/Year 1)and the children get to know those in other classes as well as those in their own. The parent/teacher association is very active and does a great job fund raising for the school. Afaik Ridgeway places an emphasis on learning through play.

[Fossie]

Can I ask what you decided? Have been on waiting list for St. P for long time and would love to know what year group you were intersted in?

[ADragonIs4LifeNotJustHalloween]

All 3 of mine re going through Ridgeway. I love it.

Only downside is the ridiculous "feeder school" system for secondary and the fact that it is not a feeder for Riddlesdown.