A school one

[Wak21]

Albu- my ds moved school last year, he has frequently asked to go back to his old one.
I thought he'd stop asking by now and settle in. He does play with the children at the new school and teacher said he's settled in but now he keeps saying things about moving back.
I did call the old school about a month ago but they didn't get back to me.
Wwyd in this situation.
Am I being unreasonable considering calling the old school for a second time

How old is he?

Why did he leave the old school?

Nearly 8
We moved house, but it's not a massive distance

It's not unreasonable, call the school again (it'll likely be done through in-year transfer on the council website), and if a place isn't available then he can go on the waiting list. Just be mindful he might change his mind again by the time it comes through haha

Ok thank you @Nannyogg134

I wouldn't move him again, he might not settle at the old school after a gap, and if he stays where he is he is building up relationships that might see him into secondary school

What does he miss? if it is specific children, can you arrange some meetups?

Look ahead at secondaries. Does the new school put him into a different secondary than the previous school? If yes I would absolutely keep him where he is to ensure he has friends to go up to secondary school with.

He might not miss the school it is probably the friends he had so you could look into playdates.

The other thing is if you previously all walked home together you have to consider if you will now park further away to allow a walk with them and if that is even possible for you.

Personally I would keep him in the new school and try to encourage the friendships he has made there.

I think there's no guarantee he'll settle any more at the old school. The friendship groups will have changed.