Hi!
We may be moving to London this summer. There is a lot still up in the area, but my husband's office will be near Russel lSquare (or Chancery Lane tube stop). We have 3 kids (9,7,4), finishing 3rd grade, 1st grade, and preschool in the US. We will be in London for at least 2 years, but it's up to us how long we stay beyond that.
We won't be there until August, at the earliest. From the reading that I have done, we would have to have an address in order to apply to the State schools. We would love to try for State schools as we think it would give our kids a great experience. However, it seems like that is going to be impossible given the timing of our move.
So, given all of that, can you help me identify some schools, both private and state? We are looking for:
- 30 minute max commute for DH (including walking to and from train)
- ability to walk to school (assume we won't have a car)
- potential to move to a state school without moving house
- good or outstanding ofstead
- have all 3 kids in the same school
- 3 - 4 bedroom home, small garden
Take budget off the table for now, as we are still negotiating with his company, so this will help.
Thank you so much!