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To downsize for a better school

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Glasgowgirl4 · 15/11/2020 00:03

We live in a nice enough area, but our local high school is quite far down the league tables. We could move into a neighbouring area with really fantastic schools but we would have to downsize from a detached to a smaller semi. My dd is in p6 in primary so have a bit of time to make the decision.
Just wondering what fellow parents would do?
Thanks in advance.

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Glasgowgirl4 · 15/11/2020 12:27

Thanks for all your comments. My husband thinks we would regret going from a detached house to a semi. The area we would be moving to the semis cost more than our current house. Some of them are a really good size as well.

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pickledplumjam · 15/11/2020 11:54

Friends change in secondary. It's really unlikely they would stay in the same group. She could always see her at the weekends. I really wouldn't make a school choice based on a friendship. She's too young to realise that though.

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Glasgowgirl4 · 15/11/2020 10:17

Should add we would be much better off financially moving home as oppose to paying for a private school.

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Glasgowgirl4 · 15/11/2020 09:59

P6 is the second last year of primary, my daughter is 10. She really wants to go to high-school with her friend.

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pickledplumjam · 15/11/2020 09:32

I'd move for a better school every time. But I'd wait until you can go ok in person tours again so you know what you're moving for. I'd also see how long the head has been at the school you're looking at and how likely he/she is to leave soon.

JoJoSM2 · 15/11/2020 09:19

I’m not sure how the Scottish system works (is p6 equal to age 6)?
However, on principle I’d be keen on the best school possible. That would mean looking into moving or going private. Depending on house prices and moving costs, you might find that it’s easier to just pay school fees for several years.