shud we stay or shud we go?

[Sandi102]

hi..i've read many past threads on whether parents shud change primary schools, but would i really be damaging ds (6) eduaction, who is starting yr 2 in sept, if we were to move him to a different primary for yr 3?

We are thinking of moving out of the area, to what we consider to be a better area and a better school, based on the small class sizes (only 295 children in total) and has the best results for sats in the borough.

Our original plans were to stay where we are, until ds is in final year (yr6) then move to the better area with the better schools for his secondary education. However, this beautiful house has now come onto the market at a price we can afford to pay. In 4 years time, with house prices increasing we may not be able to afford a house in the better area. So I hope you can understand our dilema.

Any advice would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

I would move, especially if you think his new school is better.

we moved ds twice, both for big moves
Moved from Cambs to Hants to start yr3
Hants Lincs to start yr 6
He did struggle a little with friendships and bullying at the middle school in Hants but overall I think it has been ok for him!
If your ds then stays in the same school up to secondary then it would be fine I'm sure

I would too - at that age they'll easily make new friends and settle into new surroundings etc. They might find it more difficult at 11. Plus its good to be at a primary in the same area as prospective secondaries as they're more likely to go up with people they know making it less stressful for them. Besides which if its a better school you'll feel better about it knowing they're getting a good education in a good area etc, so everyone's a winner

Don't forget lots of children change schools from year 3 - in our area it's mostly separate infant & junior schools, and although most infant schools are 'linked' to a specific junior, there are lots of children who go to a different one; at our junior school the 'new' ones seem to have no more problems fitting in than those who have known each other for 2 years.

thanks for the reassurance..i always find it useful to get some opinions before we make a decision..now the bit we're dreading most is telling the in laws (who we live with btw) that we want to move out of this house and out of this area..its not gonna go down too well..but i have to make this sacrifice for the sake of my kids..may post more..prob under relationships..esp. if they make it difficult for my DH..who will feel a sense of guilt leaving them (he's an only son)..

thanks once again..