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How likely is it that my son will get a school place in a private school in Y9 or Y10 coming from abroad?

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QuintShhhhhh · 09/08/2015 22:44

If we leave London and he leaves his private secondary school behind.

If we realize that leaving was a mistake? Is there any chance he will get a place without having sat 13+ ?

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AnotherNewt · 10/08/2015 07:43

Year 9, chances are very good - lots of schools gave a main entry point at the start of this year and there's sometimes a bit of change during the year as well.

From year 10 onwards it gets harder because (I)GCSE courses have started.

Where are you thinking of moving to? If you're in London and He doesn't want to be, how far away are you prepared to consider? Full or weekly boarding? What (roughly) went wrong with the current school (ie what do you/he want to avoid)? What things do you want in next school?

Ladymuck · 10/08/2015 07:38

I think that this would be not only a school specific question, but even a cohort or pupil specific question I'm afraid. Moves happen at year 9 and year 10, and a school such as Whitgift offers a 14+ option, but it is obviously easier to get in if you are very academic or scholarship level for co curricular etc. Moves at year 10 are tricky in either sector to be honest, and socially this is a very tricky time to move too.