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Comprehensive school options for my DC

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nextchai1 · 11/02/2022 04:47

Hi , I am new to the UK and looking for secondary school options for my ds for year 7. He did appear for few independent school interviews but without bursaries, it seems difficult to pursue. I need to know if there is any option of finding a seat in a good London school (location is not a constraint). Ds is bright academically and very interested in sports as well !

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OutlookStalking · 11/02/2022 08:34

Do you need to be near a particular tube line for work or anything? There's literally 100s and 100s of schools.

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nextchai1 · 11/02/2022 08:32

Thanks all...in terms of research should I refer to gov.uk website or is there any separate list/table for the comprehensive schools.

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Oldpalace123 · 11/02/2022 07:31

@nextchai1

Choose the school and then ensure you live next to it, especially if you're in the process of choosing to where to live anyway.

I would focus on the school you want from research and then soon as possible get a rental close to that school. Make sure you choose somewhere where you can choose a collection of local schools.

BlusteryLake · 11/02/2022 07:22

There are an enormous amount of schools in London. You really need to narrow it down. Do you need to live somewhere easy for you to get to work? What housing budget do you have? Some of the best non-selective schools are in quite expensive areas so that might be a factor. Do you want single sex or mixed? Are you religious and considering faith schools?

cameocat · 11/02/2022 07:07

You don't just get to choose any London school, it will largely be based on where you live, then you can rank local schools and hope you get your first option.

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nextchai1 · 11/02/2022 07:01

Maybe South /South west london/West London (had stayed there briefly 10 years ago).

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OutlookStalking · 11/02/2022 06:17

Where will you be living? Most people have a choice of perhaps 2 or 3 near their area. The qhole of london is vast!

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nextchai1 · 11/02/2022 06:14

Thank you so much for the information. He is currently in Year 6. My question is where to start in terms of locations for applying to comprehensive schools. Is there any ranking table or just consolidated list with the facilities ?

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 11/02/2022 05:34

If he is currently in Y7, you’ll have to make an “in year application”. The local authority can advise on the process, and which schools have Y7 places available (I imagine it won’t be many).

Applications for places for current Y6 pupils to start Y7 in September 2022, were made last autumn, but places have not yet been allocated. I think in this case, you’ll still need to do an in year application, but maybe once place are allocated next month. Again, the local authority can advise.

If he is Y5 or younger now, just apply through the usual process in the Sept/Ocf of Y6.

It is usual for children to go to school in the borough in which they live. Some schools have ver small catchments.

Y7 is the usual entry point for secondary schools, via applications made the previous autumn, and available places can be difficult to find after this point. You may not get a place in your preferred school, but you can go on their waiting list. Each school will have a set entrance priorities.

Good luck