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

It was good but we'd already accepted our place so didn't need any convincing!

We did! What did you think?

Wondering if anyone else with a LU offer went to the open evening last night?

shortbread they told our Head 3 were 'very near', 1 was 'possible chance' and 1 was 'most unlikely'.

I know! I've done GCSE's and really by then they are on their own.
I think it is just the perfect storm, the 11 Plus.
Either that or I am getting too old...

Almostdone. I don't really mean to smile at your comment but I just do have to point out that it is all nothing compared with the 3 years when you have GCSEs, AS and A2 exams, and these results actually matter! I am in the middle of these with DC2 and am exhausted.

Any Wimbledon High parents on this thread willing to share the highs and lows?

kingscote staff - Putney High says it doesn't disclose where girls are on the waiting list.

Absolutely true it is very draining for everyone parents and kids

Why so Almostdone?

We've only done 11+ and that just the once. And it was grim...

I am so glad it is over and dd did well with offers.
The thing I can't get over is how wiped/exhausted I am.
I have done all the entrance exams: 7 plus, 8 plus, pre-testing,
CE. The 11 plus is hands down the worst/most draining.

Never again…..

Hi yes we are most probably going to go in for G&L.ourDD is veryexcited about it have already declined saint helens andNHEHS.doing a tour this Wed to finalise. Any feedback??

This thread has gone quiet. Are minds made up for those lucky to have various offers?

mummyinatizz - thank you so much, i guess there is no right and wrong choice just what fits you and your daughter best

Hi worriedmummy786

We too were offered a small scholarship at OP, but have decided to turn down and take another school, on basis of a few reasons, incl transport/location school. We're Clapham-way and have not applied to any grammars.

My DD loved OP and I think she would have done well there, just a gut feel other school is slightly more right for her.

good luck with your decision!

Hi,
My daughter has been offered a place at OP with a scholarship and I also am 99% sure that she will be offered a Wallington place (based on her Nonsuch score and distance to school). Does anyone have any experience of Wallington girls vs Old Palace Seniors? We are in a real dilemma and don't want to make a wrong choice! If anyone can offer any wise words it would be greatly appreciated smile Also to mention that she is currently in a prep school (not OP).

Hi Pearlmummy. I PM'd you

Huge congratulations to everyone with the offers, well done to you and your DCs. My dd passed her interview at KGS 10plus and received an offer too, she is over the moon happy.
And to those still waiting for news- I hope the wait lists will move quickly.

Tunis92 my dc love it at emanuel and as parents we're happy too. We moved up from a state primary and So did a lot of the other children there. From my experience of the school so far most parents are like us hard working and normal! Only a couple of kids with ponies!! So it's kept real! They are quick to contact you when you're child is not hitting the right scores too. well done on getting an offer as there are now 2 year 6 classes going up so 40 children plus siblings who can score lower so your child had done really well. Hope that helps

Miscellaneous - do you know which school you are going to take?

I should also add when Trinity, Whitgift and girls schools I have no knowledge of move you may be pleasantly surprised.

Emanuel must be very oversubscribed. Much emphasis on the arts/music/sports etc. Siblings and scholars of the aforementioned leaves very little space for anyone else (75 places for 640 applicants). My DS's firm offers were at Kings (Wimbledon), Hampton and Kingston Grammar but he is waiting list at Emanuel! I think Emanuel should move a little when Dulwich, Alleyns and Grammars sorted out.

Lots of children catch the tube to Richmond & then switch to the overground. There are more trains from Richmond & it's quicker than catching the E3.

Teddies - Chiswick train station 15 mins on overland and a 10 min walk, or south Acton train to Richmond and train there to Clspham... Again under 40 mins when it all goes well.

Congratulation to those with offers and also to those on WL. I am so sorry that some received a NO. I do think the process is not entirely transparent and fair........more weight should be placed on consistent good performace at school - looking at least to year 5 and 6 reports and the headmaster/teachers view/recommendation on the child. It is harsh to have so many dc rejected based on one test.

My DD received CLGS, and several others sought after schools, we are So so proud and happy for her. She was also wearing a big smile.

Trying now to weight all of them and make a decision asap, so that others can a have a happy smile if on WL.
We need a holiday after this!