The schools in our area have really gone downhill in the last few years. Due to a baby boom the year dd was born we don't really have any choice but to choose our catchment secondary which is the worst of a bad bunch. It's an extremely run down building and has high staff turnover.
If we move one mile away we would be in another LA and in catchment for one of the best schools in the county which performs equally as well as the local private schools. However, house prices reflect this and we'd need to top up the mortgage by at least 100k.
The two nearest private schools (4/5 miles away) would cost us about £70k with fees and transport. Dh is swaying towards this rather than moving because he likes where we live. However I think moving is the better option as I prefer the thought of dd having local friends rather than spread out friends and I'd rather live in the community where she attends school.
Anyone had to make this decision? What did you go with?
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bornwithaplasticspoon · 27/02/2016 15:19
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