If your child is having difficulties in school, it is important to first contact your child's teacher to try and resolve the issue. Moving your child from school should always be a last resort.
The 2013 RSA report on in year admissions found that pupils who make in-year moves have a much lower completion rate than their peers. It is lower still among pupils who make multiple in-year moves.
Results in English and maths for children at Key Stage 2 dropped:
- 12 percent following one in year move
- 17 percent for two moves
- 25 percent for three moves
Only 27 percent of pupils who move schools three times or more during secondary school achieved five A* to C grade GCSEs. This is compared to the national average of 60 percent.
If your child is at a critical stage of their education (year 10 or 11), it is likely your child's new school will not use the same exam boards as their current school. If this is the case, you may not be able to use any work your child has already done towards their GCSEs. This could have a damaging effect on your child’s exam results.