I really would appreciate advice here. We didn't get our local school for our DD, and eventually sent her to another small school that is nearby. She is happy and settled, proud of her school - few friendship issues but nothing too horrendous.
We have been on the waiting list for our preferred school since reception, but she is now in Y2 and nothing has come up so far. I have to apply for DD2 in January - and am very torn: should I just put down the school we are already at - or should I apply for my local school and apply for DD1 to go into the junior school?
Generally speaking, the current school has lots of positives - not least the fact that it is a church school and my DD adores RE. The main negative is that there isn't anyone we can do playdates with (which I think will be more of an issue as she gets older), that there is some unkind girl-politics in class, and that a fair few of the kids come from deprived backgrounds and there are behavioural issues - plus it is in a slightly dodgy area so we frequently hear people swearing or see druggies/the odd fight on the walk home. My DD is bright - way ahead of a lot of her classmates - but has had exceptional teachers in Y1 and Y2 so is getting enough stimulation at present.
I am worried about DD2 going to the same school. DD1 has been relatively lucky with the kids in her class - which is widely seen as the nicest class in school. I am nervous that DD2 will get put with a load of rough kids, none of whom she will know. Plus I really don't like the Reception teacher.
The school I wanted is very arts-based - they do lots of great music, arts and performance (all of which both DDs would love). Several of our friends go there, and it is likely that DD2's nursery friends will apply. It is my community school - I would know lots of the parents there and we would be able to share pick-ups if I needed to.
So should I apply for that again in the hope I can get both DDs in - smallish chance - or stick with the church school, which has turned out a lot better than I hoped but isn't what I truly want. Any thoughts anyone?
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Shall I move a happy child to a different school?
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Greeninkmama · 18/12/2010 20:20
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