Leaving prep for 11plus school then moving again at 13 plus

[SuperGinger]

I know this is controversial, I'm not very happy with DS's prep school and would like to move him at 11 plus as he has had offers. However if he gets offers to 13 plus schools, I would like him to attend one of the two we have put him forward for as they are both top notch. Would it be ok to accept an 11 plus school and then move at 13 plus and would he be adequately prepared for the 13 plus school?

@TizerorFizz

I’m a bit tired with this conversation. But to answer your question: no, we didn’t know DS is bright when he was 7. DS is a slow developer and couldn’t keep up with peers at the age of 5. At the age of 7 he still had loads behaviour problems at school so we never could focus on his academic side. Year on year, he has changed from a little trouble maker to one of the most poplar kids in his school. But still, that Year 5 mock came as a happy surprise.

Hmm. Great put down! I sort of get tired of people trying to people thinking their DCs are better then everyone else too!

Outwith the bickering, I’m interested in this thread as we are currently considering a move for years 7/8 and again for yr 9. We have no through option for 7/8 without a school move. Our yr 9 school doesn’t Mind where we go as long as they know. 11+ schools don’t expect you to stay for ever- they would like it but it’s not obligated. Kids move frequently for various reasons. This is just our current experiences

@Cruisinforcroissant
Will you choose a prep school for year 7 and 8 or a 11+ school?

11+

Really interesting thread because we are considering similar after a few teachers at our sons prep suggested he might put grow his school before year 8. In our case a move to state grammar for two years (or to 18 if he likes it, who knows).
We also consider ourselves laid back and only wanted our son to be happy. Turns out what makes one child happy (staying with friends) might not suit every child and he is definitely most happy when in an environment that challenges him academically.