It's a really good school. Our one went through it, she's at Kingsdale now. She can certainly read and write very well. She was very happy there, as were we with just about everything about the school. They care about the children, there's plenty of clubs and interesting extras. Can't fault the place, unless something terrible has happened in the last 18 months.

Don't get hung up about SATS, just go and look at the school. Schools (especially Primaries) are stuck with the intake they get and can't make every child a genius or always turn bad into good. This will be reflected in their results. But, at Dalmain, I'm convinced that those who can do will do.