Define your child's needs
Teaching language, curriculum, interests and support needs matter more than a prestige list. Ask about daily schedules, settling in, family communication and activities. Confirm admission conditions and places directly with the school.
Check the whole journey
Consider the morning trip, return journey, activities and adults' work schedules. Try the route at the relevant time. Map distance and practical convenience can be quite different.
Bring both decisions together
After visiting schools, revisit the home search area. Keep alternatives until the key conditions are confirmed. The aim is a combination that works for your family rather than choosing each element in isolation.