Local Schools Local Decisions is still being implemented in most schools - it was only trialled up until now and still isn't complete so we won't know the impact of theat for some time. If the school has a good leadership/decision making team LSLD should be positive.

As for schools, just by visiting each one, you should get a "vibe" for the place. Definitely ask about their programs/curriculum, school values, extra curricular etc. Also ask about their policy for out of area applications as many schools don't have many (if any) extra places available.