We are fortunate that the 3 we are choosing from are all pretty decent.
A is close to home (15 min walk), taken over by C 3 years ago and rapidly turning from a failing comp, to a good academy. Previous awful reputation and buildings, but new build/excellent refurb, new staff etc making huge difference. Catchment not GREAT, but imo you get not so great kids at every school! Due to.previous problems/Catchment area...not as popular with dc friends.
B is a good 30-40 min walk, 15 min cycle or bus ride. V small (similar to current primary) , good results and reputation.90% of dc friends first choice school. Older buildings, facilities not as good, but much better Catchment area.
C huge school, best in area, 20+ min cycle away or bus. Not walkable due to route (main.roads, no paths). I could drop as drive past on way to work. Everything is good about it other than...tiny amount of dc friends will apply, its more than twice size of other two, distance.
We are not in catchment for any, small chance of getting A, decent chance of B or C.
How did you choose???
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ettiketti · 21/09/2012 06:43
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