Jellybeanse15 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 We moved to the area a few years ago because we fell in love with our house and the convenience of the location, not much thought went into school options We now have a little boy who is nearly two and I'm increasingly worried about our school options as we seem to be just outside the catchment area for most of the well regarded local schools. I don't know anyone in the area with primary school aged kids so thought I'd ask the forum if you're local to the Peckham side of Queens Road where do your children go to school? Are you happy with it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
clux Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 HelloMy children go to Edmund Waller. It is a fantastic school. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1115555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeanse15 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Clux, that's really cheered me up as Edmund Waller looks great, I thought that we'd be outside of catchment area- we're on Montpelier Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1115605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Jellybeanse,I think from Montpellier you would be looking at John Donne School as your nearest. Other ones that may be possible are Hollydale, Kender and Edmund Waller (maybe).Renata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1115710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midivydale Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Possibly you would be near enough to get a place at Ivydale Rd as well now it expands to a four form entry. It is rather possible. My friend is on the bottom end of Gordon Rd (near the station you mention) and she got a place at Ivydale with the three form entry yhis year. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1115807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeanse15 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thank you. It's good to know that there are options as we really like the area and sense of community. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1115948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpsaucey Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Bear in mind that there's a lot to be said for going to a nearby school if its OK - getting to know others walking/local school community etc. Depending on where you are Ivydale might be a bit of a trek! Most of the ones near Queens Road are pretty decent these days aren't they?HP Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1116122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PohSuan Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Totally agree with HP,it's great having really local friends.My daughter goes to Edmund Waller and we're very happy with it.We are close to Queens Road station.I would suggest trying to go to as many of the open evenings they have and to the fetes/Xmas fairs to help get a feel for the different schools. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1116521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flocker spotter Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 John Donne is outstanding, and right on your doorstep.http://www.johndonne.southwark.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=12&type=pdf Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1116526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeanse15 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks for the tips. You're right that local friendship groups are important - I lived miles away from where I went to school and definitely missed out, especially in contrast to my other half who has stayed fairly local throughout. I'll keep an eye out for the summer fairs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/145934-parent-local-to-queens-road-station-where-do-your-kids-go-to-school/#findComment-1116887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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