Hi there
We're a family of six possibly on the verge on a relocation to Salisbury. Need some urgent advice as one of my children is currently in Year 6 so I will need to get him into a Secondary School in the city. I am aware that we've missed the deadlines for places so it will be a case of 'pot luck'. Awful situation to be in and it's a case of careful planning that's gone completely tits up due to circumstances beyond our control!
Despite him being a very high academic achiever I realise that he won't get into a grammar (and not sure if I'd want him to go there given the hothousing horror stories I've been reading on MN) so I need advice on alternatives. We're in the state system and not interested in going private. I lived in Salisbury years ago but have no idea on the secondary schools.
On paper the Sarum Academy achieves higher results than the school he'd be attending if we were able to stay where we were. Just need some honest opinions on it and any advice on other non-grammar alternatives (not private) within Salisbury and surrounding environs. Is Sarum Academy over-subscribed - ie. is there any chance he could get a place at such short notice???
Not sure whereabouts in Salisbury we'll be living but will be in private rented so potentially quite flexible.
Feeling a bit fragile at the moment (got 3 other primary aged children who will also need new schools) so please be gentle!!! Any constructive advice would be very gratefully received! Thank you.