We are an american family moving to london later this summer. My husband is changing jobs and it is all happening v. quick. We have lived in london before, so it isn't unfamiliar, but now with 3 school aged kids instead of 1 infant. (ages 9, 7, 4)
Schools are my big worry. Because of timing, need for address, etc it sadly doesn't look like state schools are an option for us. So private/independent schools. It seems UK schools are much more academically rigorous than our current american school, not too mention that they are a year ahead. I'm particularly worried about our oldest who is bright, but not great at math facts or memorization. And our middle, who we started later because he was a summer birthday (most hold back boys in states)- so he is effectively 2 years behind.
Looking for advice of good schools that aren't so exam-focused. We are open about where we are looking to live but probably south/west ... Fulham, Putney, Chiswick, Balham, Clapham areas. And any thoughts on where to place your kids grade-wise would be oh-so helpful as well.