OK, without mentioning any names, we have a choice of 2 schools for DS that are so different with very opposite strengths! Finding it really difficult to decide, so would really value thoughts from other mums. The first is a grammar - highly academic, very strict, very high exam results but very pressured. The second is an all ability secondary school which is a warm, caring faith school. DS primary school says he is of grammar ability but I feel (from visits and on the grapevine) this grammar within our catchment is rather cold and clinical and only cares about results, whereas the secondary felt really nurturing. I think he might to better academically at the grammar and mix with more children who are a 'better influence' but he may not enjoy school; the faith school I think he will be happier in but may get in with less academic peers and be lazier. How would you weigh up happiness at school v academic success?
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