DS is 10 and is really not making much progress at all in his current school. His behaviour is not briliant so he's made quite a name for himself as class clown, trouble causer etc and he has been in a "bad" group of "friends" for the past two years; some of which were pulled up by the police last week for throwing ice balls at passing cars (and then at a police car). He has also become victim of bullying, kids trying to take his bike off him, calling him a tramp and punching and kicking him. The teachers try and sort it out but its the way a lot of the kids are brought up and they're fighting a losing battle. Around 50% of the kids in his year are mini hooligans. (and yes, perhaps DS has been a part of that percentage at some points too).
Plus DS is on school action + and they never even bothered to tell me about this.
Anyway I called up another primary school this morning, one of the best in the city and they have places in his year group. We have an appointment to see the school on Thursday.
Plus points:
Much better catchment area (yes, I sound like a snob but it's true) so the kids tend to be better behaved.
Easier for DS to get to.
Feeder school of his choice of secondary school.
Much better grades, ofstead inspection, reputation etc etc
Negatives: I feel guilty moving DS from a school he's been at since he was four to a school where he won't know a single person. 
but I'm only doing it for his sake. Am I doing the right thing??