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Hi,


We're potentially moving to the area and I'm doing some schools research and want to find out more about Dog Kennel Hill Primary which would be our nearest local primary to a house we're looking at.


Their website is down at the moment and ofsted reports only tell you so much so I'm after views of people who have kids there or know the school- figured it was the best way to find out what it's really like before I can make a visit!


Does anyone have any first hand experience of the school- it looks good on paper? Can anyone tell me more about it- clubs, activities on offer, is there an active parent group, general feel etc?


Other potential options would be Lyndhusrt Primary which I know has great new facilities but it looks like their results have dropped quite a lot recently?


Thanks!

Hi - the website's back up now. I work there and (unsurprisingly) think it's great and recommend you come and visit us to get a feel for the school. My nephew is at Lyndhurst and he loves it there so I hope you'll be happy with whichever you choose. Feel free to PM me if you like (I'll try to be factual and not biased!)
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