Changing schools Year 8?

[Sparklingbrook]

DS1 started High School last September (Year 8 in these parts).

6 months in and he is still very unsettled. Having problems with friends (the ones he came up from previous school have abandoned him) he says he isn't one of the 'populars' so nobody bothers with him.

He is quite a sensitive 12 year old, he doesn't like asking the teachers when he's unsure etc and he has always wanted to do things correctly IYKWIM.

Academically he is doing well but in every other area it's like 2 steps forward and one back. HOY is aware of the situation, but only so much they can do.

DS says he doesn't fit in at the school. I am at a loss, tears again from him tonight.

What would you say to the heads of the potential schools re the situation?

Its good to know that you can move him and you have options.

Are you going to take DS with you to look at the schools, it would be good for him to get a feel for them too.
I would be straight with the heads if they ask why you want to move him, most schools will want kids who don't fit in at a school were its not cool to study!
Good luck.