Hi everyone
A controversial thread, I realise (having seen the fireworks on the local/state school subject on the ED forum!). But hoping those with older kids might have some words of wisdom...
I have two children in a local SE23/SE26 state primary, and we are thinking about what when the oldest has to move in a couple of years. We had always assumed we would be leaving London before they started primary school... oh then, DEFINITELY before secondary school... but London is so fabulous, where would one move to?? (;o))
So, I am keen to support the improving state sector, but husband wants us to go on uber-economy drive and save up for the private sector. To my shame, I don't have a great ideological belief either way, just think it is quite nice to go to yr local school, with primary school friends, and not such a high octane environment.
Hear good things of Forest Hill Boys, but have boy and girl and would quite like them to go to same school I think... and recently Kingsdale school seems to be attracting a lot of good press.

Anyway, any tips/ advice/ experience to share would be gratefully received. Thanks.