Tranmere is lovely, but expensive: Rostrevor and Paradise and Athelstone are better value for money in my opinion, and a lot greener.......

I know what you mean about the size oand "sprawl" of Stradbroke. But it is very closely monitored.

My next step is to investigate Athelstone Primary.......I have looked on their website and it looks lovely, but I have yet to visit. It is only small: only approx 350 students across reception to grade 7.