We have two schools that we love in our local area, both of which we’d have a decent chance of getting into. And I cannot decide which to put first, it’s giving me a headache 😩
One is outstanding, it felt spacious, early years was a great play based space, fantastic outdoor space for all year groups. It’s a fab academic performer & what I’d call a completely traditional primary school. I’d be more than happy to send DD there, it felt welcoming & friendly & a great school.
School two is different & it’s the kind of school that is adored by the parents who choose it but a slight marmite choice. It’s a good school ofsted wise & strong performer. It’s smaller, around 18 kids per year on average. It is very well known locally for being quite quirky & non traditional. It doesn’t have a uniform which bothers me more than I expected but I don’t know why! It’s not a Montessori school but it’s pretty similar in many aspects. It is very child focused, very into the arts, very musical & very outdoorsy. The school was covered from head to toe in artwork when we visited. Huge shelves of instruments. Photos of the kids out & about volunteering in the local village. Photos of them doing all kinds of learning outdoors. I’ve never heard a head speak so passionately about kids & their well-being before. It absolutely sung to me in many ways but I’m struggling to decide on traditional school v quirky school. My head says traditional, my heart quirky.
What would you do? Obviously no-one can make my decision but just curious at people’s thoughts!
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MoirasRoses · 12/12/2020 23:02
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