Out of the blue, we are likely relocating to Cheshire due to my husband's job but we have a 4 year old son starting primary school in September. He has a place offered at our nearest school in London, rated Outstanding. It's put a real spanner in the works, as if we have to move it will have to be quite soon and before my son starts school so we'll have to give up his offered place as it stands.
Does anyone know how local schools in Cheshire would treat this situation if we applied for a place for him if they are already fully subscribed for the new reception year intake within the catchment area? How do they consider cases like this? It feels like a real dilemma because a) we are unsure where exactly to move to not knowing Cheshire at all b) the schools part of the equation is a major factor but also c) I'd want to move to an area that feels right, as well as being commutable for my husband (the job would be in Northwich). I am nervous about the idea of moving to an area that's very quiet and feels cut off from amenities.
Any advice on the schools front? Or suggestions of areas we could try?
Thanks! X