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Moving primary

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Bdiwy2if · 11/01/2025 11:04

Would you move Dc schools? DC is currently in yr2. He was in a different school in reception that he loved but we moved house. Now he's never quite gelled with the current school. He has some friends but not many and, for example, Ds's never been invited to his best mate's house though he's been to ours plenty. The ither parents seem quite sistant and we havebt really gelled with them either. The school has also had l9ts of issues such as their head leaving, lots of teachers leave every year and often mid way through the year as well. Their facilities aren't great though the parent body is very active.

There is a junior school 5 mins walk from us that seems nice. It has much better facilities, stable teaching rotation and good results. We've had a look around and been agonizing whether we should move schools.

Am very torn. The junior school seem great but am concerned that Ds will find the transition hard. However, he is also a bit stuck currently and has not had a stable teacher for quite a bit of this year. Any advice?

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Bluevelvetsofa · 11/01/2025 16:18

Are you thinking of applying for September when your DC will be in year 3, which is the start of junior/ KS2.

Bdiwy2if · 11/01/2025 20:16

Yes, Ds would essentially start junior school in yr3 with everyone else at the school.

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Fuzzypinetree · 11/01/2025 20:23

If everyone else starts at the same time, it would be a great opportunity. Go and have a look around.
Your current school doesn't sound great.

We're moving and DS will have to change schools for Year 3 (and languages, which is my biggest worry). I'm trying to have him start in Year 2 just before the summer holidays so that he can hopefully meet some kids already. He has loads of friends at his current school but he's been there since nursery.

Bdiwy2if · 11/01/2025 21:28

Yes, I was hoping it would be a nice fresh start. Feeling nervous whether DS would miss his old schoo and whether by 7 it will be much more of a shock than age 4.

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TwentyTwentyFive · 11/01/2025 21:32

I would move him. Everyone starting together at the new school will be a good level playing field for him and hopefully he will find a better fit friend wise. Put an application in asap though as I'm sure next week is the closing date.

PleaseStopEatingMyStuff · 11/01/2025 21:39

From experience, do it. My friend moved her daughter in year 3 for very similar reasons. She has thrived in the new environment & is so much happier. Its a great age to move as the other children were really keen to get to know her & make friends.

Bdiwy2if · 11/01/2025 21:53

Interesting to hear other people's experiences. How long does it usually take them to settle?

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