I had my heart set on our local primary school- 8 minute walk from home, on the village high street, 'heart of the community', reputation as a 'nurturing' school from the neighbours and local mums, local friends all sending kids there.........However today was totally blown away by a tour at our second closest school. This one is 12 minutes walk away, outstanding ofsted. Headmaster and general ethos extremely impressive. Hubby is totally sold. Potential negatives: local 'pushy/academic' rep and above average pupil turnover due to lots of international families (DS from ethnically diverse background so possibly more of a positive) . Would have got into both on 2 previous years' distance criteria.
School tour at first school was pretty disappointing- led by a robotic deputy head who answered questions defensively and seemed obsessed with Sats results...
SORRY I appreciate I am very lucky to be in this position and sound like a complete spoilt brat but would be very grateful for any input from people who have been there or making this decision soon! Thank you!!
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Twobigbabies · 11/10/2017 20:56
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