Any parents with children at St William of York RC school in Honor Oak?

[Bishberro]

Hi - I'm looking at primary schools for my son and wondered if any parents on here had children at William Of York and if so, if they were happy with it etc? Please feel free to PM me. Thanks

[Renata Hamvas]

Next year the school will have a smaller 'catchment area' than this year as it bulged (60 places rather than the usual 30). I have heard it's good. If you are looking at Catholic schools in the area, both St Francesca Cabrini (Peckham Rye Ward) and St Anthony's (East Dulwich) have good Ofsted reports and obtained excellent SATs results in 2011, in both schools 90 something percent got level 4+ for Eng, Maths,Science and over half of the children at both schools got level 5 in Eng/Maths.

Renata

[millie42]

My son is at SWOY and its really fabulous! I can't recommend it enough. if you have any specific questions, please feel free to pm me.

[Dodo1]

Hi

I remember looking at this School several years ago and being very impressed by the (female) headteacher. Have friends whose children attend and they love it.

[nunheadmum]

I know one mum who took her daughter out of SWOY reception class as she found it too strict - her daughter was coming home crying. Afraid I don't know much more than that - it was a passing conversation, so not a lot of context. I was surprised to hear that as we thought it seemed really good when we visited it. Maybe just the wrong mix of child and school (or parent and school)!

[BB100]

I've PMed you

[chantelle]

hope you're Catholic because even with the bulge only 3 were non-Catholics and they were all Christians with supported applications.

36 spots went to either siblings or parish children this year, so definitely strong competition even for those practicing in the area.