Long story but basically DD1 is in Y1 and i am currently applying for DD2 school place (she is currently in attached preschool). We are out of catchment and the school prioritises parish -not out of catchment siblings.
If DD2 doesnt get in we expect to keep DD1 there in the hope of getting DD2 in later, either when someone leaves or on appeal in Y3. My question is does anyone have experience of this and how it effects kids relationships given they are sisters with 20 months between?
They are both catholic and if i remove DD1 i would have to put her in a non catholic school which would make no sense because i'd have to move them again at age 11 as i want them to go to the catholic high school.
What would you do in my situation? Does it effect the family badly if DDs go to 2 schools - should i be looking at schools with Y2 place too? (infant class sizes apply so could be a problem to find a good school?).
Also, how do you manage practically? Socially do you feel excluded on the playground?!
Many thanks!