Which school would you put at your first preference

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Dd is coming to the end of infant school and we live in an area with separate junior schools. I'm totally torn over which school to out first.

School a
Well established junior school. Really lively and buzzing, possibly a bit too noisy/distracting. 6 form entry so a large school. Loads of extra curricular clubs and amazing sports facilities etc which I think dd would love.

School b
New infant turning into a primary. Last year most of the children left and went to school a, so they are taking children this year.
Much smaller 2 form entry, cosier feel. Quite a small.site with OK sports facilities.
This has more of the feel of his current school and woukd be less of a change but our worry is its unproven at getting children through year 6.
Bonus here though is our ds.would get a place next year as we are now.in a bit of a black hole for.infant places.
They have ta's in the classes.whete as school a doesn't. Dd does get quite a bit of support when we asked about staff recruitment we got the impression that they will.employ nqts. Wou+d this worry you??

I'm at a total loss.
I thought school b but dh has concerns and thinks school a. Both are ofsted outstanding but obviously school b has no track record.

Any other perspectives very gratefully received.

Thanks

I would go for school A, if current school is actual or de facto feeder.

Because I think what will make it 'less of a change' is staying with his mates.

What's the leadership like? A brilliant Head makes all the difference.

I'd go for larger at that age - more chance of clubs they enjoy and ability to find friends, and staff are more likely to have experience of supporting children like your dd.

what about the pictures on the walls, what does the school look like?

i like a smaller school but there are pros and cons but it doesnt sound That small.

agree the Head is really important.

closest to your house?

If go for b if it means both children will be in the same place - school drop off and pick up so much easier then.

B if you are in an infant black hole. But I prefer the sound of A but I have sporty kids

I have sporty kids too in a big primary so I'd go with A based on that. However there are practical advantages to one school for 2 DC.
I think big schools due to extra especialist support services and opportunities etc. 2 form is not that small, but will the year actually be full?

I'd go with B but my child gets anxious with too many people.

School A - the small cosy school will start to feel claustrophobic quite quickly.

DD's school (4 form entry) has loads of DC transferring in from Year 4 onwards as DC find their previous small school (great in the earlier years) too stifling.

Where are her friends going? I don't think that should be the deciding factor, but it may be a contributing one!