Move to Tonbridge
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:07 am
We live in West Kent but in a place where it is a long commute for children whatever secondary school they go to, selective or non-selective.
( And it could get harder to get into the superselectives from here if they change the admissions policy in some way if the Schools Adjudicator supports the campaign backed by Michael Fallon and the LEA).
Am considering moving to Tonbridge. We need a good commute into London from home though. Easy parking at the station, or a pleasant relatively safe cycle ride which still placed us within guaranteed distances of grammars. Or best still living close to the station.
But we currently live in a largeish house with quiet surroundings and large garden so other half would probably want similar. Any thoughts on Tonbridge, commutes, pleasant residential locations near the station versus a bit out of town / village, primaries etc would be welcome.
Tunbridge Wells attracts also, but thinking that with the shorter train ride into London Bridge ( 10 mins less each way on average from Tonbridge) Tonbridge may have the edge for us.
( And it could get harder to get into the superselectives from here if they change the admissions policy in some way if the Schools Adjudicator supports the campaign backed by Michael Fallon and the LEA).
Am considering moving to Tonbridge. We need a good commute into London from home though. Easy parking at the station, or a pleasant relatively safe cycle ride which still placed us within guaranteed distances of grammars. Or best still living close to the station.
But we currently live in a largeish house with quiet surroundings and large garden so other half would probably want similar. Any thoughts on Tonbridge, commutes, pleasant residential locations near the station versus a bit out of town / village, primaries etc would be welcome.
Tunbridge Wells attracts also, but thinking that with the shorter train ride into London Bridge ( 10 mins less each way on average from Tonbridge) Tonbridge may have the edge for us.