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Hello,


Sorry to revive an old thread, but we're currently struggling to find a September place for our son in nursery, having not got into our nearest school Ivydale because of the massive sibling intake after the bulge. Rye Oak is probably our next nearest school in the other direction. We are also looking beyond nursery to the primary stage (he would enter in 2013) as it now seems definite Ivydale won't be an option for us. I am really worried about Rye Oak as an option and would really appreciate any feedback from people that know (I don't really, just going on impressions and a few stories), as I feel that could well be the school we would be allocated, even if we don't put it down as a choice. PM or public, I don't mind, but would be very grateful for anyone's experience.


Many thanks

I don't know anything about the school but if it is close by put it down on your list of six, even if in 6th place. Being allocated a rubbish school near your house would be so much better than being allocated a rubbish school 6 miles away.


BTW as I said I don't know anything about Rye Oak, I am not saying it is rubbish :)


I just know of enough parents that did not get any of their 6 preferences for reception this year, an awful situation to be in (Lewisham borough btw).

I don't have any direct experience of the school, but have always got a great feeling from Rye Oak.


A couple of years ago we came across them having their sports day on the common. They were doing some really interesting sounding stuff (i remember an 'Anagram Race') and there was a nice friendly feeling. We then walked down to the school and found the feeling of the entrance foyer and staff around friendly and welcoming. We were particularly interested because there seemed to be some diversity of staff, both ethnic group and gender.


Since then I've used the children's centre quite regularly and we all (mummy, dd 3.5, ds 8 months) really like the feel, staff and facilities. Everything looks really smart too and nice looking playground. A recent group we've been going to finishes around school ending time and the bustle of children, parents and staff at that time seems very happy and industrious.

My son was in reception class there in 2009, so my experience is a few years old. Anyone wants me to answer any questions, do DM, but bear in mind this was *our* experience so very subjective, and schools can and do change very quickly, hence my reluctance to write openly about our situation on an open forum.

Hope this helps

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Rye Oak School - Ofsted

Inspection report: Rye Oak School, 13?14 May 2010. 2 of 15.

The Office for Standards in Education,

Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) regulates and ...

www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/968103/urn/134903.pdf

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