Move to Teddington

[Lottothink]

Hi all

After agonising a lot about the commute and whether or not there are good state schools (to compete with the areas we have been looking at such as : Barnes Primary, Sheen Mount or Vineyard) and private options (competing with Kew College or Unicorn House), I think we are making the decision to actually move to Teddington as we absolutely loved the town, around it and the river.

Every time we visit (which we can't do a lot as we are coming from SE - Dulwich area) we love it but I hope it is not a holiday type feeling.

It would be great to hear some views (encouraging, reassuring this decision) from the residents as to life in Teddington and around. We have a 2,5 year old and hoping that there will be a lot to do with him such as toddler activities, mum/dad groups. I liked the library . what about swimming pools etc? How is the community? a lot of young families? Is it friendly?

Should we aim for any particular area when searching for the house? we want to be near to the station and the shops but looking at more north side right now.

Does anyone know anything about Newland House School?

I hope I got some responds - thank you

Hello @Lottothink
I know this thread is very old but your original post very much struck a chord as we are in exactly the same position now having zoned in on Teddington for our next move (we are currently in north London). I was wondering where you ended up and where you landed on schools? We will be doing applications for our daughter who starts reception in Sept 23 - if indeed we can make the move happen by January. We are hoping to be in catchment for Collis and Hampton Wick Infants but are also considering Newland House as they seem flexible about admissions in the event we end up moving later. I haven’t been able to visit any yet but any advice greatly appreciated!

Sophie, at that end of Teddington you may want to look at Sacred Heart as well - while it’s Catholic many families there aren’t and it’s small, warm and nurturing. It might not end up being quite right for your family but worth considering.