Advice on local secondary schools and catchement areas ?

[gurka]

Hi All

Can anyone advise on the situation with regards to catchment area's in relation to lower syd for mixed or boys secondary schools ? as it's a hot topic in the household and my 10 year old will be making the leap next year for 2015/2016 !

We are a little new to the area and not certain what school would suit him best (Loves maths, sporty, languages, choir, drama / acting, computers etc) his current levels are above average but it's a minefield of what 6 choices to put down in oct for the transfer (He is going to sit the Kent grammar tests but would prefer a local school).

Does any other parents have children at any of the following ? any preferences #?

1) Forest hill boys
2) Kingsdale Foundation
3) Harris Crystal Palace
4) Sedgehill
5) St Dunstains (with bursary not too keen tho)
6) Kent grammar shools ? (A very long shot for a top 180 place)

I just really want to know where other local children go and if they are happy and being pushed to the most of their ability.


Many thanks for any replies !!

[Pally]

Forest Hill boys is excellent

[mikej]

If you're applying to the "Kent" grammar schools (they're actually in Bromley borough) then another good option is the grammars in Sutton, which is quite easy to get to by train I believe. They include Wallington, Wilson's and Sutton Grammar. I think they might be easier to get into than St Olave's.
Hope this helps!