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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:45 pm
Having considered our options, we are now able to narrow it down to 2 schools.
We like both C&S + BGS. According to the league tables both schools are about the same level, however, and as far too often, the devil appears to be in the details.
Based on the GCSE results breakdown provided with the brochures, there seems to be a considerable difference between both these schools.
We are finding it difficult to decide between them. One of these choices would however involve a 15min walk + 30 min bus journey + 10 walk at the other end. Considering DD's busy after school schedule and considering the amount of homework, we wonder if this would be too much. The 2nd school is only a 20 minute walk away from where we live. We know parents with children at both these schools and everyone seems to be very happy with both.
I have attempted to discuss this rationaly with DD, however she seems to be completly overwelmed by it all.
Realistically, we are likely to get both schools if we put them as a first choice.
Anyone in the same predicament? Any advice/views very much appreciated.
We like both C&S + BGS. According to the league tables both schools are about the same level, however, and as far too often, the devil appears to be in the details.
Based on the GCSE results breakdown provided with the brochures, there seems to be a considerable difference between both these schools.
We are finding it difficult to decide between them. One of these choices would however involve a 15min walk + 30 min bus journey + 10 walk at the other end. Considering DD's busy after school schedule and considering the amount of homework, we wonder if this would be too much. The 2nd school is only a 20 minute walk away from where we live. We know parents with children at both these schools and everyone seems to be very happy with both.
I have attempted to discuss this rationaly with DD, however she seems to be completly overwelmed by it all.
Realistically, we are likely to get both schools if we put them as a first choice.
Anyone in the same predicament? Any advice/views very much appreciated.