We have recently bought a house in Hadley Wood (EN4) and I'm trying to find a good school for my three kids. Statistically, we could afford private education but we aren't legible for any form of scholarship. By the time we factor in our mortgage, taxes and other costs, we are left with about £200 a week, which might just be enough to live on (don't forget it's a weekly shop for 5!). Neither myself or my dh will be able to drop our dc's at school so it would have to be commutable. We are currently looking at UCS, South Hampstead, Highgate or Mill Hill. So I'm just wondering if it is worth sending our kids to a private school but have less to live on or send them to a (good) comprehensive one. Any school suggestions in this nearby area?