Sorry for the ramble below, but I feel close to tears and don't know what to do to feel better and thought someone might have an idea.
We basically had 2 choices of school, the one all the 'pushy' parents want to send the kids to (C of E school, always over subscribed but we probably had enough points to get there) and local county primary, both the same distance away.
DH preferred the county primary and I did think it had a nice friendly feel. I probably preferred the the other though, the kids seemed a bit more independent, the grounds are better, better results and a fantastic reception area. We ended up choosing the County primary as I didn't know which one to go to and my next door neighbour (an ex primary school teacher) sent her child there which makes favours in the school run a lot easier (and as I work I have an arrangement with her at least once a week). Saying that I was happy that all the classes in our school were 25 or less. Now she's there though, her class is 30 (which means that half of the year 1 are in reception which makes me think will this be her next year?) Also there are only 5 girls her age.
We're getting very little info about what the school are doing (and I know the other school are giving weekly newsletters) and I've just checked the latest SAT results (2006) - the other school have better value added (-ve at mine) and their level 5 results are higher than my level 4.
I know results aren't everything but I just look and think WHY did I choose this school? I'm a very academic person so I won't be able to ignore these things. I don't want to be thinking this for the next 7 years.
I know I can't change her school, but how can I feel better about my decision?
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Think I've chosen the wrong school for DD - help me feel better
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ninja · 15/09/2007 19:57
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