DD is fortunate to be in receipt of a full bursary for secondary school, and prior to COVID was absolutely thriving there. She's near the top of most subjects, though more in the middle for one of the subjects she would be taking at school sixth form. It's not guaranteed she'll get the 7 needed to continue the subject.
She is struggling with her friends at school as she doesn't feel she has anything in common with them (we are so far removed from the perceived independent school family!)
We have been discussing changing to a state sixth form as they have A levels which DD would absolutely love to do (school offer 1 out of the 3). I just want DD to be happy and achieve her potential, whatever that may be, but I am struggling with the idea of turning down the final 2 years of her bursary. In my heart I think DD would be happier at state, as she would feel she fits in more, but I'm worried that it's going to be a massive disadvantage for her.
Can anyone offer any words of advice?