We live in semi rural stunning village with woodland walks on our doorstep. 4 bed detached house. We walk our dog daily in stunning woodland which leads to the beach.
Two of our children got into fab primary 2 miles away. They did not get into the best secondary but we got great 2nd choice 3 miles away with only 2 of their friends. Rest got into our first choice 2 miles away.
We now have issue with our youngest. He did not get into same primary as the eldest. Too big a gap of age. He went to our local primary and is very happy.
Now we have secondary problem. He won't get in due to amount of houses built.
So we have to apply end of this year. Local secondary is terrible.
We have found gorgeous house in catchment but if we buy it probably won't exchange in time so we'd have to rent for 6 months.
My kids love our village but no kids in our street. They don't play out and we drive them around a lot.
So do I stay or go. Do I leave a village I love to live near the schools. No more stress of school intake, kids would have friends in the Street, they'd be near public transport, house is bigger, council tax band is less.
But here's the one big disadvantage. I love my village, I love the beautiful woodland. I walk and run there all the time, also with the kids. I've lived here 20 years.
I'm so undecided. Either answer would leave me with regrets. Im lucky to have one possible solution. My husband still owns a house near this school. We could live there for a year to see if our quality of life improves with our kids lives on their doorstep.
I would however lose this lovely house.
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dee73 · 21/08/2019 13:03
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