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DD has not passed the 11 plus

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Louise353 · 16/01/2012 13:13

DD has not passed the 11 plus. There are 310 places and about 3000 children in our LEA area. Last year, grammar school places were offered up to the child who came 359th, as some people have a grammar school place in another LEA as their first choice so even if they come within the 310, they don't want the place. Beyond that, children who came between 360 and 370 were allowed to apply for reallocation in case further places became available by September.

DD has come 385th, so she won't be allocated a place and will not be able to apply for reallocation. I don't know if I should appeal or not. If I don't appeal, DD will not be able to apply for a grammar place again until year 9. Her brother is at the grammar school. Compared to places like Bucks, it is extremely difficult to get a place through appeal here.

I'd appreciate any advice on whether or not I should appeal.

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MadameCastafiore · 16/01/2012 14:30

Why would you want to put your daughter through going to a grammer if she failed her 11+, she will do better being on of the brighter ones at comp rethare than one of the ones that struggle at grammer. Think how it will effect her confidence.

IndigoBell · 16/01/2012 14:27

I agree with mnistoo - she'll probably do very well being one of the brightest at her local school.

notjoan · 16/01/2012 14:19

I appealed, unsuccessfully as it turned out.
DC knew nothing about the appeal but at least I knew in my heart that I had tried everything possible.

Ladymuck · 16/01/2012 14:14

What do you think your grounds of appeal might be?

Has she actually failed the test, or has she passed the test but you don't think that at her position she will get a place? Ie if say 100 children preferred a neighbouring LEA school or an independent school, would she therefore get a place, or did she get too low a mark to even be considered?

mnistooaddictive · 16/01/2012 14:00

So about 10% go to grammar school and 90% elsewhere. Looks like your dd will be going elsewhere. Do you have grounds to appeal? Not liking the fact your dd hasn't passed is very hard but not grounds to appeal. She will be with the 90% and will probably do very well. It is common for children at top of comprehensive do better then their friends at bottom of grammar.