DC is at a primary school which used to be oustanding and the dream of many parents. however to cut the story short, it suffered the loss of headteacher as well as financial dificit, and as a result of that it is on rapid decline. DC is happy but I am concerned about the longer term implication.
The school isn't bad but it just going through a lot and I am not sure I have full confidence in the new head to deliver the school to its formor glory. It will be a good school and nothing more. Many of the extra curriculum has been cut to meet only the statutory requirements.
I also have another DC and possibly more on the way, so thinking many years of staying in the school is concerning me quite a bit. Been thinking about moving a short distance 1 mile or so in order to get into another school but it's very oversubscribed. Therefore I won't be able to get in from where I am and I won't be able to buy, it will be renting which obviously a lot of changes for the kids as well as massive impact on the wallet.
Spoke to many people, many dont' think primary has that much impact on the kids and the school might get better and fundamentally it's not great but it's probably good enough but do I want to take the chance? or am I simply mad wanting to uproot for an outstanding school? HELP! any advice/ opinion appreciated!