Bancrofts, Essex - how far do children commute?

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tidyyourbedroom · 13/08/2020 20:47

Hi, pondering Bancrofts at 11+ and wondering where children commute from. It looks to be 50 mins in rush hour from Chatsworth road/stoke newington borders on 2 buses. Is this too much to expect of an 11 year old? Where do the majority of the kids live?

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EmpressoftheMundane · 18/08/2020 21:25

A lot of kids come by overground to Chingford and then take a short bus ride to the school.

There are many local children, but they also come from Clapton, Hackney and further out in Essex.

EssexCat · 16/08/2020 22:28

My son is starting there in September. His journey is about 25 mins in tube, plus a mile walk. He’s 16 though so a big different.

QueenofLouisiana · 14/08/2020 11:50

Tends to be fairly local- although I guess it varies on demand! I’ve known people from Epping and Stratford as well as Woodford/ Chigwell/ Buckhurst Hill area.

DC would be put in a house according to where they live, so closest classmates would be in their tutor group etc for making new friends. My DS has a 40 minute journey to school but that’s just one bus (rural route), they get used to it.

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