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Is it too early to start a 2016 girls 11+ W/SW London thread?

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orangina · 07/07/2015 11:39

What do we think? DD is sitting 11+ for various consortium schools in January 2016 and I am slightly desperate for a thread to compare notes, pat each others shoulders etc..... I lurked on last years thread, but it didn't start until much later....

Just booking up open day places and filling in my registration forms now.....

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Flaminclappers · 23/01/2016 18:53

Hi good luck to all. This is my third time at it and it's still a nightmare!

Anyone out there applying for Radnor House, Twickenham this year?

Crazy2016 · 23/01/2016 18:31

FHS like quite a few of the girls schools interview everyone and the numbers are so mad that I just can't imagine getting an offer. I'm sure that it's the same group of kids who get offered by all but who can only accept 1.. Seems so mad the whole thing...

Almostdone2 · 23/01/2016 18:28

Why does FHS interview 465? For 40 spots? The numbers are insane.

Nowlknow · 23/01/2016 18:19

Intake at FHS is 40 with some coming from prep.

SlightlyJaded · 23/01/2016 18:14

Did anyone else's DC sit Ibstock today?

DD came out looking exhausted. She managed to finish it, but has no idea how it went.

In the afternoon she apparently did a 'really awesome chemistry lesson'

Almostdone2 · 23/01/2016 17:53

Crazy, 465 are interviewing at FHS Sloane Square. I don't know what the intake is.

Nowlknow · 23/01/2016 17:29

ealingwestmum - we applied for a music scholarship for Latymer Upper and have heard nothing. I wonder does this mean a "no" for us then? Are you going by dates or days? Last year did they post on a Friday and it arrived Saturday for music audition? Do l sound neurotic? I tend to open envelopes these days with the calmness of a child opening presents on Christmas morning. Anyone else heard about music auditions from Latymer? oh the agony.

IHeartMarmite · 23/01/2016 15:44

Thank you Ashers40. I'm hoping that those with multiple offers will start to decline their lower choices in February, so that the lists can move quicker, if they're going to.

Ashers40 · 23/01/2016 14:55

Iheartmarmite replies have to be in to SHS by 3 March. I do think lots of people enter for Surbiton as a back up for the likes of LEH, PHS and WHS and so many will take up offers for these and the waiting list will move. Best of luck anyway. It's torture having to wait even longer.

SlightlyJaded · 23/01/2016 14:09

No. Don't go Newt. All views are welcome neve if we don't like the sound of them or disagree Grin

TeddTess · 23/01/2016 12:20

nooooo don't go!

AnotherNewt · 23/01/2016 12:13

Point taken, TedTess my apologies and I'll leave the thread.

piupiu · 23/01/2016 12:04

OMG its an acceptance for our DD for Surbiton. Smile She is SO chuffed Really weren't expecting that.
Now just got to work out the commute. Does anyone know if there are currently any girls there that travel from Ewell/Epsom through Tolworth on the 406 bus route?

ealingwestmum · 23/01/2016 11:03

From recollection of last year, LU got notification out today/Mon for those invited back for music auditions (for coming Thurs/Fri), and the letters for interview only hit the doorsteps by weds (for the end of Jan Saturday interview date).

So hang in there...still not out if same pattern this year...

IHeartMarmite · 23/01/2016 11:01

Can anyone tell me when SHS replies need to be in by? Presumably as that date arrives that is when the list is likely to move, if at all.
I also assume that once some of the other results come out in early Feb, people might decline SHS in favour of those

Crazy2016 · 23/01/2016 10:54

Well done to all with offers and waiting list. Has anyone had anything from Latymer upper?

TeddTess · 23/01/2016 10:47

a) most people on this thread are not at a prep - hence why we're here helping each other and sharing experiences

b) SHS wait list DOES move. every year.

AnotherNewt · 23/01/2016 10:44

How many a school takes from the waiting list varies enormously year on year. Sorry to be a bit of a doom merchant, but thought it might be worth saying that some schools last year took none, or only one or two from the waiting list.

If on a waitlist as only offer, or you have waitlist from a school you'd vastly prefer, then best thing you can do (assuming you are at a prep) is get on to whoever is head of school transfer and ask them to find out how the numbers are working out, and is appropriate to press your DD's case as a desirable candidate. Unfortunately it's going to take several days for the initial accept/reflect responses for those holding offers to come in.

TeddTess · 23/01/2016 10:37

yes do call on Monday/early next week - lines will be busy.. and yes do go to open morning etc.

IHeartMarmite · 23/01/2016 10:35

Thanks TeddTess. I'm new to all this and now wondering what the next step should be. We are still waiting for other replies but I don't hold out much hope as they were more 'aspirational'.
Should I call SHS on Monday to find out where we are on the list? Also, they have invited us to some open mornings in Feb so would it be a good idea to show keenness and go?

TeddTess · 23/01/2016 10:24

Just remember IHeartMarmite that a waiting list offer is a "yes we want you but we need to work out the numbers"... judging by last year you'll get in Smile

IHeartMarmite · 23/01/2016 10:20

I've answered my own question- waiting list comes in an A5 envelope too. Gah. I know there is a decent chance of movement on the list but I hate the uncertainty.

mertonmama · 23/01/2016 10:07

Well done Shirley DD. Best of luck to everyone else waiting for the post. SHS is a great school - know lots of very happy girls and parents there.

Ashers40 · 23/01/2016 10:04

It's a yes from Surbiton and what a lovely letter Smile

Ashers40 · 23/01/2016 09:57

Congrats Shirley, still waiting here, post comes quite late

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