I am moving to Holmbury St Mary and have been and looked round Belmont for my 4yr old (starting reception in Sept)and my nearly 3yr old and thought the school seemed very nice. However, (isn't there always a "However...") I have heard some negative stuff (from Head at Reigate Grammer). I am trying to decide between this school - which has 65 acres, nice atmosphere and recent Good Schools Guide reveiws are pretty good - says "on the up" and the place we have at Lanesborough - great school, great reputation, very academic, but city school, not country ideal that we are moving out of London for.
Can anyone tell me anthing about Belmont? I would be very grateful for any comments. Or any comments on choosing a school which is perhaps acedemically not so good but perhaps offers more to the all rounder - how can you know if your child would suit an acedemic school when they are not yet 5!