Hi, Orbital
Pilot DAR especially talks a great deal of sense. I think you were right to move elsewhere. When I started with my present school three years ago a PPL damaged an aircraft on landing just after getting his licence. The CFI asked me to fly with him. We did advanced flying, precision landings, farm strip flying... The result: we both had a load of fun, the pilot improved his skills and regained his confidence, and now hires the club aircraft with no problems. IMHO we are in business to teach, not just cherry-pick the best students for the club. I have never given up on a student.
Cheers
CC