We are currently looking at the possibility of buying a house in Pollokshields, in Glasgow's southside - and having searched mumsnet I see some other parents share(d) our concerns regarding primary schooling in that area. Similarly to them, I have no reservations about moving to an area where we will be an ethnic minority (we are white and Pollokshields has a very high proportion of Indian/Pakistani residents), but the impact of a large majority of kids needing extra help with learning English for the first time on the education of those kids who already have the language skills does raise some concerns.
I would be very interested to hear the thoughts of any parents who have had any exposure to the local primaries (Pollokshields/Glendale). If you would be willing to share your experiences it would be a very great help to me.
Many thanks in advance.