Your child might be particularly bright or gifted in a specific area, or might have weak areas which would be best addressed at a particular school. Listen to parents of older children. Don't rely on other people's opinions- go with your gut feeling and remember your child may not have the same needs as theirs. Armed with this, you will be in a position to identify a number of favourites. Your next step is to visit each of them.
Many schools have open days, and a personal appointment is sometimes possible.
That way, you will get a sense of its atmosphere, resources, attitudes of staff and behaviour of pupils, to allow you to assess its suitability for your child. Notice whether the school's ethos seems friendly and supportive and whether it is appropriate to your child's nature. You'll want to make sure your chosen school has the facilities to make the most of your child's particular gifts. As far as you can, try to fit the school to the child. Ask yourself whether your child would thrive best in an atmosphere which is traditional or liberal and whether he or she needs a school where discipline is firm.