Rejecting 2nd place school because we made a mistake

[samjar]

Hi
So basically, my son has been offered a place to attend primary school at the school my husband listed as 2nd choice.

However, we have just realised my husband made a mistake as this school we did not even attend to view. My husband completed the application for schooling on the last day at work under pressure from other tasks - and has made the fatal mistake of selecting a school we have not seen or read reviews off.

The school has recently been turned into an Academy; but its previous entity as a school was classed "outstanding". It also turns out this school is in a really bad run down area with a higher crime rate.

But the problem is - our 1st and 3rd choice was not offered to us.

What should I do?
I would rather delay his schooling for a year to be honest than send him to this school.

Any advice? Thanks

The numbers taking the 11+ is an indicator of they type of parents the school has. Nothing to do with how good the school is.

Well it certainly reflects more engaged parents. There is a “not for the likes of us” mentality and I do think education should be aspirational. Otherwise, why bother?

That said, socially, the pastoral care is amazing and everybody is lovely.