Eliot Bank is VERY popular. Personally I didn't like the vibe when I went to take some nursery papers up there, or the thought of walking up that hill every morning, so we didn't apply. We made the choice between Kelvin Grove and St Bart's. Ended up going for St Bart's mainly because all the kids from preschool were going there (although my daughter ended up in a different class to all but one of them which was a bit crap). I can't deny that we have since muttered a few "what ifs" about Kelvin Grove. An old friend of my wife's works there and speaks very highly of it. THAT SAID... My issues last year were with the head who I thought was just too caught up with things that are not really important (like inviting the kids with the best table manners to the top table), and the SENCO who was shit! They have both now gone, and already it feels better. The new SENCO sought me out in the playground and arranged a meeting with my wife and I (the old one would do anything to avoid having to meet with us) which I was impressed with. So I think I would now happily recommend St Bart's. The year 1 teachers both seem very nice, one male and one female (who is also new to the school), and it just feels somehow better this year.