Hi MovingSouth,

I dont think you'd be disappointed by a move to Forest Hill, it'd make a great choice for you and your son.

In terms of schools I'm guessing they are all over-subscribed (or close to it) but that doesn't mean you wouldn't get a place. There are a large number of good primary schools; top of the list is probably Fairlawn (fairly close to the museum) but others are not far behind. Horniman School (even closer to the museum) probably meets your requirements best as it prides itself on the creative activities it provides but still maintains a good level of academic achievement. The school is small (one form per year) but there is movement so places do come up (I think year one might even be just below its maximum class size at the moment).

If you can afford it I would say that you'd do best to search for a flat on the Horniman Museum side of the railway line as that positions you well for a number of good primary schools, close to the shops and station and you have the museum, play park, Dulwich Woods etc nearby.

Good luck.