Best Places to Move to for Your Children’s Education

There are many reasons why people choose to move home.

These are usually job or family-related and often where the best schools are will be a factor in your decision when moving to a new home.

Here we will look at where are the best schools and universities in the UK based on the latest available data.

But schooling is only part of the education equation when raising your children.

The opportunities to learn and develop outside of the school curriculum are equally important.

Things like recreational facilities, low crime rate, accessibility to the countryside, pollution levels, and of course, job opportunities are all things that you may want to consider before a home move.

As a bonus at the end of this guide, you will find out about apprenticeships, night classes, and further education.

All the training schemes are searchable by location, so the opportunities for all the family can be taken into consideration when deciding where your next home will be.

From primary school to job training, to finding out which are future-proof jobs, you can plan on the best location to move to with the help of this guide.

You may also like to read: How to Decide Where to Live Next. In this guide, we suggest 12 things to take into consideration when choosing where to move to.

Where are the Best Primary Schools in the UK?

1. South Farnham School, Farnham GU9
2. Redhill Primary School, Derby DE72
3. St. Stephens CofE Primary School, London W12
4. Charles Dickens Primary School, London SE1
5. Dolphinholme CofE Primary School, Lancaster LA2

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Where are the Best Secondary Schools in the UK?

1. Queen Elizabeth School, Barnet EN5
2. Wilsons School, Wallington SM6
3. St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School, Orpington BR6
4. Reading School, Reading RG1
5. The Tiffin Girls School, Kingston Upon Thames KT2

You may also like to read: The Pros and Cons of Moving to the South East. In this guide, we look at the pros and cons of moving to the Southeast and share guides on the most popular towns and villages to move to.

Where are the Best Independent Schools in the UK?

1. St Paul’s Girls School, London W6
2. Westminster School, London SW1P
3. St Paul’s School, London SW13
4. Guildford High School, Guildford GU1
5. Magdalen College School, Oxford OX4

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to London. In this guide, you will find comprehensive reviews of each London Borough and useful information such as the cost of living and property prices.

For all things school related from league tables to comprehensive school reviews to catchment area information visit www.schoolguide.co.uk  

Where are the Best Universities in the UK?

1. University of Cambridge
2. University of Oxford
3. London School of Economics and Political Science
4. University of St Andrews
5. Imperial College London

For more in-depth guides to the best universities in the UK be sure to visit www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

You may also like to read: Everything You Need to Know About Moving to College or University. In this guide, we share tips for making moving to college or university cheaper, easier, and safer.

How to Find an Apprenticeship Near Me

Of course, not everyone wants to go to university after their schooling ends and an apprenticeship may be the route your child wants to take.

On average, an apprenticeship lasts between 1 – 5 years.

To qualify for an apprenticeship, which can be applied for whilst still at school, the applicant will need to be:

• Living in England
• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
• Not in full-time education

How to Find Apprenticeships in England

Where to find Apprenticeships in Scotland

Where to find Apprenticeships in Wales

How to Find Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland

You may also like to read: Choosing Where to Live Next. Here we have a selection of guides to every part of the UK, tips on finding the right home, and things to consider when deciding where to live next.

Where to Find Night Classes Near Me

Equally, you may wish to learn a new skill to help find a job in your new town or city.

On www.findcourses.co.uk you can search local night classes by subject and location.

You may also be interested in further education and how to get funding.

There is lots of useful information at www.gov.uk to help and guide you.

You may also like to read: The Best of the Best Places to Live for YOU. In this guide, we look at the best places to live based on hobbies and interests as well as some of the best places to live for families.

What are Future-Proof Jobs?

Helping your child to plan for a career is fraught with uncertainties.

Technology is moving at such a pace that many jobs will cease to be carried out by humans in just a few short years.

So having taken the care to consider where to move home to for the benefit of your children’s education, now would be a good time to think about the type of careers they may ultimately want to go into.

Based on a survey by Indeed, the world’s largest job site, www.independent.co.uk has published a list of jobs that are unlikely to be taken over by robots or automation.

Here we list the top 7 jobs that should be future proof but visit the full article to find even more options.

1. Chef
2. Marketing, communications, and design
3. Healthcare
4. Education and training
5. Cybersecurity expert
6. Human resources

You may also like to read: How to Future-Proof Your Home Move. In this guide, we suggest things to take into consideration when trying to future-proof the location of your next home.

Choosing Where to Live for a Rounded Education

As we said earlier, classroom learning is only a part of education.

Not every child is academic, they each have different interests, skills, and abilities.

Having access to museums, libraries, galleries, historic sites, the countryside, different cultures, and a variety of other stimuli is vitally important for a rounded education.

Many of the best schools are located in expensive areas so would it be better to send your child to a lower-rated school, where property is cheaper, where there is more culture, or outdoor activities make more sense?

Would having a garden or allotment be more stimulating for your child?

Only you know your child and what would be best for them, and choosing the right environment for them to develop, grow, and learn will not be easy.

But with plenty of research and communication and maybe some compromising hopefully you will find the ideal place to raise your child.

Be sure to visit our home moving blog which is packed with guides to help you choose the perfect location for your new home, how to make your home move easier, cheaper, and safer, and tips on how to settle into your new home and neighbourhood.

Good luck and choose wisely.