Is another move of school crazy?

[Noangelbuthavingfun]

Long story short... moved DS at start of year 6 to small private school. Anxious if it was the right decision... but he has improved and built confidence so it was a good year. The school is boys only and goes up to GCSE so he can start year 7 now. A place has just been offered to us at our first choice state secondary ... didn't think we would get in. It's larger with normal class sizes but he will see friends and its local. It's also a big risk as due to having SEN he struggles quietly and gets overlooked in class. I am sure this isn't unique for some boys .
So..
Do I move him and take a chance? Of do I keep him in small private for some splud grounding and possibly move before GCSE or even stay on ?
It would be nice to save the money but main decision is what's best for him. How important is it to have local friends and community spirit vs possible better learning support but friends spread out?
Any advice appreciated !!!

@JoyOrbison that's an interesting concept I have never heard of this before! I will ask ! Thanks

Neither had I until we really needed to move dc out of a horrendous school, panicking as it was mid covid so couldn't visit and the new school suggested it!

Definately worth a try

I think it legit depends on groupings.

If he struggles he’s likely to end up in the lower sets where expectations are lower and parents aren’t too bothered about education or they get little support at home.

@BluebellsGreenbells really? I would have thought ending up in lower set means they get more support and the pace is slower to absorb things better ? Not all parents or families with kids in lower sets are not bothered about education... it can be in any set that that happens! Really interesting comment - would like to hear your thoughts or other's thoughts on this - especially teachers!