Outstanding state secondary or grammar?

I would have a good look at the local comp - looking further ahead, the range of subjects offered at GCSE and A level; trips, sport etc and compare that to the potential grammar. TBH if you live in a non selective area, there will be a lot of bright kids at the comp. Not sure what would happen if you move and the kids for whatever reason don't get into the grammar - exam disasters do happen!

We live in a non selective area but in DD2s outstanding comp she can still do Latin etc and the top couple of sets are easily grammar school standard. My DD1 commutes to a grammar far away. On balance I think the grammar is the school I prefer but that is mainly because of the behaviour and the range of trips etc. It is also half the size of the comp and the customer service aspects are a lot better on the whole. Academically I think she would have done well at either school.

I do know of one girl who dropped out of a super selective grammar because the commute was too far. I was a bit surprised that she used good language but didn't always understand the words she used.
If the comp is big enough then I don't see the advantage to go to a grammar. But you need to look at the individual schools and judge them appropriately

Yes if DD2 hadn't already got a sister at the comp. She wouldn't have been offered the choice (DD1 is dyslexic and actually at least as bright as DD2, but she learnt to read in Y6)

We have local o/s comp, and sent DS to ooc v high achieving grammar- to me no comparison. But...... he is only child, we have to accomodate the early starts, leave home just after seven.... It's not for everyone. He would have done ok at the comp, but he has been offered additional opportunities at school which make the effort worthwhile.

DD2 has chosen to go to the good comp rather than try for the grammar, which would have meant very long days.

I think being amongst the brightest there will suit her far better than being lost in the crowd at the grammar school. She likes a little lime light, but wouldn't get it at a school where they've all got grade 5 this and drama award that.
She is outwardly very confident, but actually quite easily discouraged. Success breeds success was coined for DD2.

Of course, only time will tell if it's the right decision.

Are the grammar schools fee-paying private schools or are you talking about moving to a grammar school area?

TBH I would go for the local comp, whatever the answer, I'm just being nosy really

If you have an outstanding school why go throguh the hassle of moving? Is there something you don't like about the comp?

We are moving to get into the right place for a good comp!

if they are so 'bright' get the scholarships to the local independent schools thus freeing up places for less 'bright' children

We chose the comp which at the time was not rated outstanding over the grammar. Have never regretted the decision.

Depends if you can afford it

I'd give my right arm to be in catchment for outstanding comp

Not sure why you'd move tbh