Asha22 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sorry to replicate threads from over the past 2-3 years re Primary Schools however we are looking to potentially buy on East Dulwich Road. We are keen for our child (to be!) to go to Goose Green Primary. We would be 0.4 miles / c650m away. Does anyone know if this sits within the catchment area?Very grateful indeed for any insights. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 http://www.southwark.gov.uk/download/6403/starting_primary_school_in_southwark_201314P18 gives the distance for last year in first round as 1116mOn that basis you would be fine. But there are no guarantees severalYears ahead - the school is on the up, housing devts and bulge classes and the housing market and the birth rate all affect demand. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Excl schools with bulge classes, typical distances for ed community schools ranged from191 -674m Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Beth Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi there - I would expect the distance to be reduced from last year for the September 2013 this year due to the much increased interest since the good ofsted came out in late spring last year. It's really hard to say but I would think that at 650m you would be ok and even if you weren't successful initially, you would have a good chance for a place on the waiting list being that close. There is always much movement after the places are allocated and the closer you are to the school, the higher you will be on the waiting list.*I've come back to amend this post as I just noticed you haven't had your child yet - I assumed you were talking about next year. Five years is a long time and who knows what will happen in the area with primary school places. If the pressure on places is removed by an additional primary school built in the area (see thread on Harris), hopefully the 'catchment' areas were not be so restricted in the future. However, most primary schools in ED are good and on the up so you have picked a great area to live in! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi cdaywilson, congratulations!it's very hard to judge what will be the last place distance offered for any primary school 5 years in advance. My advice would be that when the time comes; you apply to your closest schools and in your order of preference.Renata Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saila Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Anyone know when the next open day is? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy Mummy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Tomorrow 9:15am is the next open day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27738-goose-green-primary-advice-on-catchment-distance/#findComment-605306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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