Hi,
We are hoping to move to Godalming from SE London over the summer and to start new schools in Sep. My girls are currently in reception and year 2 ( so we would be applying for year 1 and year 3 places) at an outstanding school ( so feeling v nervous!). Moving for a general improvement in space and Quality of life etc. I have contacted schools admissions who say we can apply for year 3 places even with a London address ( although my thinking is that if all schools are over subscribed then we would only get placed on a waiting list and be right at the bottom of the list!) and would have to make an in year application for our youngest in June. We havent found a house yet but aiming to live within walking distance of Godalming or Farncombe station. I don think at this stage that our address will have much impact on which school we get allocated? Does anyone have any experience of having done this and have any advice or when to do what? I want the kids to finish their year at their current school ( until end of July) but cant work out then how we get places at a different school! As school admissions seem to shut over the summer ? I also have the list of number of places offered in 2015 for all schools in Waverley. I can see the schools that were less subscribed ( largely Green Oak School). I have seen other threads with positive experiences of this school and so wondering whether it makes sense to apply to schools which are less likely to be over subscribed ( in order to make sure we dont get sent to a school on the other side of the district) or whether we should hold out for other schools...just in case? Basically, i feel like im floundering and any advice would be appreciated! Thanks