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Where to live, South of London/ Surrey with outstanding state Co-ed secondary schools

29 replies

Lightbulbs · 30/12/2023 16:52

AIBU to ask if this is realistic?

I currently live near Dulwich but I am looking to move as we can't afford private and are not in the catchment of any very good/ Outstanding primary's and secondaries. We'd also like a slightly bigger home/ garden.

I have 2 children, 8 and 6 and so secondary schools is my top priority.

What I would love in an ideal world:

Top budget: £900k
An outstanding Co-educational state secondary school. Plus if there is also an outstanding primary that would be a bonus.
4 bed, with a study as my husband works from home.
Commute no more than 1 hour into central London.
Areas I am keen on: Bromley direction
Family live in Oxshott, Surrey but I feel it's quite expensive. Family also live in Ladywell.
A country feel....not too remote but village feel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

OP posts:
Zanatdy · 30/12/2023 17:01

My children go to an excellent state secondary (Riddlesdown Purley.) For 900k you’ll easily get a nice property and 30 mins from riddlesdown into Victoria. Lots of lovely walks - countryside too. A few outstanding primaries too, Atwood being one near to riddlesdown). My kids have got top grades from the school and I’ve been very happy with it

Zuve · 30/12/2023 16:59

Come to Liphook. The schools are outstanding. Good shops, super countryside and friendly

Talkinpeace · 30/12/2023 16:58

Liphook
Petersfield
Alton
Winchester
Hartley Wintney
Fleet

manoffthelead · 30/12/2023 16:55

Have you looked at Guildford?