Looking at options for Year 9 entry for my son, who has "high functioning" ASD. He is currently in a mainstream international school overseas and does OK without 1-1 support (although he has an Individual Learning Plan, and the SEN department at the school work with his teachers to make sure they have the right strategies in place to get the best out of him). Academically, he's broadly "average" - slightly better than average in maths / sciences (but not genius level), slightly below in English (comprehension exercises can be tough, as he thinks very literally) and not great at languages. He definitely benefits from smallish classes (currently 18) and time, patience and understanding from teachers.
We will move back to the UK in a couple of years time, and would ideally like a school where he could attend as a day pupil for Years 9-11, before switching to boarding for Sixth Form, when we're likely to move overseas again.
Definitely looking for a non-selective school which will support him to find his niche and maximise his potential, without being a hot-house / pressured environment. University might ultimately be an option, but not the be all and end all. He's relatively social, with a good group of friends, and likes a range of sports / outdoor activities (but not super high achieving at those). We'd like a school which is relatively down to earth.
Is there anywhere that might fit the bill?