AIBU to ask if private school fees are worth it?

[Thedeepbluesea]

Just that really. My DS is in reception at an outstanding ofsted rated state school. His writing is diabolically terrible, his reading virtually non existant and an absolute battleground and maths the number 20 is still omitted when counting .

I am considering private school. I see the benefits of the facilities, smaller classes, peer group, better trips than i get to go on. But is it academically teally that different?

Perhaps DS is just not academically gifted?

Thanks for the insights and supportive posts. Im not unduly concerned about his current performance. I know he is only 5.

My issue is, if private school is the right way to go i would need to register now for in 2 years time, even then i might not make it.

But i think im leaning towards state given many of the comments. I can always get soecial tutors if needed on bits we flag on. And think of the lovely holidays i will be able to afford instead 😆