Sammy T

I'm sorry to all those who have no interest in this subject (who won't be reading this anyway) but this topic really worries me! I've just sat looking at all the comments on another thread regarding schools and feel very concerned.
Does anyone know of particular websites/sources on information to look at to get an overview of schools in specific areas. I know they don't have SATS as such (my 10 year old is doing them this week and actually likes doing them!) but surely there must be some statistics regarding levels achieved, class sizes, etc etc. I have looked at the gov site but can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
Obviously when we are nearing to moving we will visit schools but as I would like to rent near a decent one to begin with, need to go forewarned etc.
I appreciate there are always going to be differences because they start school a year later than our children to begin with, its a different country and culture (DURRHH) but would like to get some info on this.
Any advice appreciated
Ta
Sammy

Wendy

All states are different, so maybe let us know where abouts you are looking at and we may be able to help a bit more. For example. my son is currently doing exams that are a bit like the SATS (we're in SA)

Sammy T

Good question, Wendy!
It will be Tas or Adelaide area, we are coming out for holiday soon but will probably depend on job situation once we have got visas (still at skills assessment stage)
Sammy

Wendy

Here's a couple of links to get you going

http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/portal/learning.asp

http://home.alphalink.com.au/~drednort/schoolsinsa.html

Sammy T

Thanks Wendy, you're a star!
Will look at these sites.
Ta
Sammy