namyaa wrote:
Reading the advise above I feel like it was it was waste of time, money and effort to put your kid through torturous journey for elevenplus exercise if you are living in the part of Greater London where I am living currently. Couple of years ago situation was different as grammar schools use to give some places to out of catchment students but all of them closed their gates, I worry in coming years as population grows further catchment will tighten even further.
I suspect you are right. I wouldn’t be surprised if Upton Court follow Herschel and Langley and start giving more priority to local children over those who have to travel from much further afield. This of course could have an impact on any school transport (whether school organised or private) as it will get less and less feasible to run for the few remaining students who do need it.
I can understand your frustration, but travel to school is something all parents need to consider when looking at schools, what exams to prepare their DCs for, which ones to put on their CAF etc. Schools themselves are starting to look at the impact of long journeys on their students too, and most want to limit travel times. It does impact DCs and their learning, plus it also effects their ability to get more involved with other school activities. Activities that could benefit both school and student.