Beware of go/don't go there recommendations or warnings (and especially emails) from Wannabes- most are recruiters or recidivists.
May sound harsh but one man's meat is another man's poison- you hear opposing opinions about a school- even about the same course!
There are JAA PPL courses advertised in Pilot magazine and, better still, find one from five years ago, to see who's still in business !
Ask for a personal written quote and ensure it explains what you get for your money or not (examples- R/t and night included or not ?)