State secondarary school

 Do some language exchange activities with spaniards and you will gain friends and roots for your grandaughter

I am sure it will work fine!

Kindest,

Maria

We have a really in depth ebook that cover the whole schools and education system here in Spain, including making the tough decisions of private vs state schools:

Schools in Spain ebook

Hope that helps...tough decisions schools are!

Justin

 We brought our son here two years ago and he went into year 6, repeated it as all new to Spanish language do and is moving on this year at the age of 12 nearly 13. In Murcia area children can repeat years 2,4 and 6. As far as I know they may be asked to repeat any year of secondary school.We have a great Spanish tutor who continues to work with him in the Summer also. 

We find schools here are happy places and the teachers are very helpful. If your granddaughter does not mind the first few months of feeling a bit 'lost' in the class( the schools often withdraw from class and give extra Spanish) the benefits of living here far outweigh the pressures in the UK. not least the calmness, good disciplne and outdoor lifestyle. They grow up bi-lingual too!

Alternatively there are great fee paying English speaking schools. It is worth finding out about these too. All welcome visitors and are happy to show you around.