Is going to private school worth it? x

It depends which one you got to.I go to one and its slightly more expensive than the average private school, but in return i get the most supportive and friendly staff I've ever had, great teachers and small classed sizes. Check the exam results of the schools your looking at and see the number of students who get into top/russell group unis and into competitive courses. It will give you an idea of how good it is.

firstly what year are you in and why are you unhappy - this is very important q.

Private school teachers are only marginally better and you will come across at least one absolutely terrible one a year. the only big changes are more sporting opportunities (not a big deal as theyre still not great compared to out of school) and the fact that people concentrate more and perhaps you get less disstractions...

£9000 per subject per year, but I'm doing A-levels now which increases the price a bit more that compared to what you'd be paying for KS3. What don't you like about your current school?

Hey, I moved to a private school in yr9. I was in many ways much happier there than at state and in many ways I wasn’t so happy. I never really fit in my year group at the private school, but that’s relative and could be the case at any school. And I realised quite a lot of that was down to me. I only really became happy in my year group at sixth form (same school) as I made a lot of really close friends
Almost all of the teachers I had were brilliant. Although there were some definite dips, I had some teachers that I still keep in contact with now I’ve left who literally changed my life
I also did a lot better academically and because of that I was happier. I think it was because for me, large classes didn’t work as I get distracted v easily and I was also in the ‘wrong’ crowd at my state school.
However, this is by no means to say that private school education is necessary. It worked well for me, but it was very expensive. You have to work out how it would be for you. Take admissions assessments and see if you can do a visit day so you can see what it’s like during the day and what the people are like. Don’t rush into it but definitely have a look hope that helped!

I go to a private school and the teaching standards are much better, we outperform the local grammar schools every year. We also have a lot more academic support such as additional tutoring. If you have any questions you can pm me

GCSE's and A Levels aren't that hard. I went to a comprehensive (normal school) and got straight A*'s. I think going to private school can help if you aren't that clever as teachers can get you to maximise the marks you can achieve. But smart people will do well anywhere. Personally, I think private school is amazing when it comes to the opportunities it provides e.g. in sport, drama, trips etc. but you are paying £9000 for that. So if I was you I would either move to a grammar or another comprehensive. But, if you aren't that smart or you want the private school opportunities then go.

What year are you in and is it a lot to pay? x

Year 13, it is £12,600 per term for full boarding

Gosh thats a lot. I was told that it was £6000 per year?

Gosh thats a lot. I was told that it was £6000 per year?

The people, the teachers and the way they teach, the pastoral, the actual place itself, the safety, the bullying

...just everything really.

Do you think I should move to a private school?

There are good privates and poor ones.

Best thing I can suggest is either: come to the one I teach at or plugging aside, go and visit your potential new school and spend a day there with pupils and really quiz them and not just the one you get assigned to (they're probably going to be a star, lovely pupil trying to suggest that the place is super ace).

Which part of the country are you in? Just region will do.