Hi Everyone,
Am after a bit of advice on primary schools in the Westbury-on-trym or Henleaze areas.
We are moving back to Bristol in the new year after having lived in South West London for the past 3 years.
New house is just off Falcondale road and we are researching schools for my eldest. She is just turning 4 so will be starting in Reception next September - as such applications need to be submitted in January!
We know Bristol pretty well as have lived there for 20 years before moving to London. However we don't have a clue about schools and even less about the ones we can realistically get my daughter in to.
Have done a bit of research online at performance & subscription levels and can see there are a few stand out options which look like they could be good: Elmlea, Henleaze Junior & Westbury-on-trym CofE.
In terms of "catchment areas" and distance, we would be very lucky to get into Elmlea, Henleaze is probably 50:50 and WoT looks like a cert on distance.
Really just keen to know if anyone has any experience of the above schools. Have read up on performance but am more thinking along the lines of happiness of the children, extra curricular & any problems or issues people have experienced.
Really appreciate any views people have and guidance you can provide as we don't really have a clue - its all a bit overwhelming as we understandably want to do the best we can for daughter no1!
Thanks,
David