No High School place

[samr123]

Hi, we applied for three private high schools as the state school we've been told by the borough we will be allocated is 2 bus rides away and not right for our son. However we have not been offered a place at any of the private schools we applied to. I wondered any advice on where to go from here? Feels quite scary.

[Cheeseandhamtoast]

Not sure where you live, but you can apply any time for secondary schools, and will be allocated a school on the second round of offers. So it is still worth trying for a state school.

Also, try phoning some more less popular private schools to find out about late applications. How about trying to get your DS into a prep school where they go up to age 13, and they might have some availability due to some leaving at 11 for secondary.

[samr123]

Thank you for all the guidance and support. Much appreciated. We are West London.

[Eastpoint]

Have you applied to Hammersmith Academy? They are sponsored by two livery companies rather than being part of a chain. It seems to be quite low profile but has good resources.

[Eastpoint]

Only 120 pupils per year, opened in 2011 & ranked as good in all categories apart from behaviour which is outstanding.

[jeanne16]

You could look at the new free school, Fulham Boys

[1needaholiday]

If you are certain that the private sector is best for your DC, maybe you could consider 2 years at a prep school and then go for the 13+? Some children mature a little later and the 13+ route suits them better.

There are a few options for prep schools in Ealing that I am aware of, the classes are smaller and the children get almost one-to-one support

[sybilwibble]

There are schools which go to 13 but boys do leave at 11, so I imagine places become available. Those parents will be choosing schools now, so will inform schools of their departure at Easter, when there will be movement. ( e.g. Falcons boys, Chiswick, has boys who lave at 11, but goes to 13.

[mary21]

Not sure where in West London you are. Central or west/west so these suggestions/reflect that. Cedars/school croyden. Thames Christian college clapham. St James Ashford. Knew house knew. Hampton court house east Moseley. Or prep for 2 years . Twickenham prep Hampton. New land house twickenham. Newton prep battersea.
On march 3rd ensure you are on the waiting list of every state secondary you would consider.