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Harris Academy Greenwich / Eltham Hill school

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tigerbear · 08/06/2020 08:51

Hi all, trying to plan for DD secondary options, and we’ll be moving house to get nearer decent schools.
DD head teacher had recommended Harris Academy Greenwich, Eltham Hill, Thomas Tallis, Leigh Academy, and for private, Eltham College or Blackheath High.

To go private, we’d need to move to a cheaper area than we are now (we’re currently in Greenwich/Blackheath borders), so we’re looking at moving to Mottingham/Lee/Grove Park to be able to release equity out of our current house to afford private.

But if we didn’t get in, what are the state options like of Harris Academy/Eltham Hill?
DD is very bright and able, quite sensitive, and at a tiny school right now.

The only schools we’ve been to from the above before lockdown were Tallis and Blackheath High, and liked both (but finding that house prices have shot up massively near Tallis, and we can’t find houses we like in budget nearby).

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ChnandlerBong · 09/06/2020 08:52

Hi OP - you have 2 threads about the same thing going on here? You were given people's opinions on local schools last year and are now asking the same thing?

If you're ok moving to Mottingham then Eltham is a good bet. If you're not then what is your catchment comprehensive? There's no way you can be in the catchment for more than one of those comps?

Also if your dd is at All saints then you must be religious so (as someone suggested a year ago) Grecoats is an option.

chalkyc2 · 09/06/2020 06:46

Maybe add Colfes to your independent list. Also are you looking at the Bexley grammars or are they too far? If currently year 5 you need to register now...

tigerbear · 08/06/2020 20:04

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tigerbear · 08/06/2020 13:49

Also, any insights into Haberdashers Knights Academy? I’ve read their Ofsted and concerned that more able students aren’t challenged enough. Thanks in advance!

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