hey thank you all
I'm applying for this selective school ( EBSS )
If I'm successful I'll essentially be repeating year 11 again, however, I will be studying new subjects such as English Langauge, Physics and 3/4 Biology and Extended Investigation ( along with chem and methods). I'll also be focusing on the UCAT in year 11 so by the time year 12 comes around I may have the upper hand.
I'm also 16 so if I do repeat year 11 when I graduate I will be 18 so no disadvantage there.
This is if i get into the selective school, so first things first.
thanks again everyone for your insights
EDIT: my current school is also 'underrepresented' which isn't a bad thing for some cases as you can get guaranteed placement in a course, however the courses I'm still interested in . . . do require a high ATAR, in the past years on average only about 2 students get above 90 in my school. I feel like i would have a better chance in a stronger cohort where I will be even more motivated to score high.