I wasn't sure what topic to put this under, so opted for Chat.
The first choice school I'd pick for DS is about 2.2 miles away.
Maps says it is about a 50 minute walk, 14 min bike ride and 10 minute drive.
DS will be starting reception, so 4 years old turning 5, so he has little legs and walking is boring.
We've got one car at the moment and due to work patterns between DH and I, there won't always be a car available for school pick ups and drop offs
On car days, parking will be very limited. DH can carry on to work when he's doing the school run, for me, I'd need to drive back home to then walk to the train station.
On non-car days, I need to get to the school, then carry on to the train station to get to the office. DH takes the car due to his work and hours.
We are looking to get another car, but need to have a back-up plan till then. Even so, car days for me aren't ideal with the back and forth and then walk to the station. It may even be faster for me to go to the station straight from the school.
Am I fooling myself that we can make this work? What would even be the best commute pattern? DH and I both work full time and have no family nearby to help, so it is solely on us.
I think this would be the hands down absolute best school and choice for DS, hence why I am seriously considering it.