Deadline is Monday. Constantly doubting/swapping my choice over which to put first! We have a reasonably good chance of getting into either. Both Ofsted outstanding (school A inspected back in 2009 tho but same headteacher now, school B 2014).
Before I start, either would genuinely be great, we feel very lucky, but we still have to decide!
School A: amazing on their behaviour, kids are so proud of their school. Really well structured, loads of well planned trips. Older kids help look after the little ones. 25-30% Catholic (we are not). Good SATs results. On instinct we preferred this school/the head.
School B: really REALLY close. Strong emphasis on developing creativity, and independent learning. Brilliant school kitchen. We already know a fair few families who attend.
Both are 1-form entry. Parents at both schools positive about them.
One factor we've been weighing up is whether our DS would do better with more structure (school A) or more freedom (school B). He's quite imaginative, but also loves following/listening to a teacher and doing directed tasks (ahem, when from others, not nec when from us!).
Any ideas about HOW to decide?