Emanuel School entrance exam today

We live on the doorstep of Emanuel and put our dc’s name down as soon as the registration for 2018 opened. (As did many local parents.). We paid the deposit in good faith believing that our ‘top of middle state primary child’ stood a far better chance of entry than at some of the more academic indies.. so I can’t help but feel a tad frustrated that the school then changed the goal posts and nearly doubled the amount of children that sat the exam. (Am I right in believing they also added a second year 6 class?)

Given their shoddy ethics it’s got me thinking about whether I really want my child to go there after all.. although quite honestly I’m unlikely to get to make that decision now.. hey ho.. the exam and interview were good experience if nothing else. 😬

Delurking, after weeks of obsessively reading all the very helpful 11+ threads.

Does anyone have a feel for how much Emanuel over-offers at 10+? I'm guessing that with sibling policy plus not much competition at 10+, they don't offer much past their 48 places? Do they operate a waiting list?

Clearly, having this knowledge will make zero difference to the outcome but it's still a week away and I need more material to obsess over

But I do know about 3 people who won't take Emanuel if offered so only 997 others to worry about!

Ah, sorry!

Ibstock's our last choice, not Emanuel!

Good news HelloSW15! One less candidate from the 1000 to worry about

I can't remember exactly but it's on their website I think it or least written in some of the info we were sent. It's our last choice to be honest and we have an offer from one we all prefer so I've forgotten about it really!

When are Ibstock posting out their results helloSW15, do you know?

We've had one result- no more now until the 9th and Ibstock is even later...

Thank you....long wait it is then!

Indeed. Just before the half term...

Think they're posted on Thursday 9th Feb..

When do the Emmanuel results come out?

Thank you testbunny. But their website clearly states the minimum pass mark is 60%... DS did a mock in December and he scored 42% for comprehension, 58% for writing. He scored 80% or so for Maths and VR. He got a good report/references, the scholarship went very well, zero idea about interview. His English may not be as sophisticated as the school expects for their students as it's his second language (but he is British). Basically there is a fat chance that he may have not scored their minimum pass mark for the English papers.... I just wonder how strict their rule on the minimum pass mark....

Please try not to worry.. The fact your DS has done will in the scholarship stands him in good stead. Emanuel also look at the school reference and interview (in fact they deliberately reference this) so, if he did really well at maths, say, and not so good at the other two, but did well in the scholarship, interview and had a good reference, then he would still have a good chance.

They say the minimum pass mark is 60% for siblings and scholars and average 75% for the rest. I always get confused by those percentages. Are they the average of the total score? Or each subject has to mark this high? DS is strong in Maths and VR but weak in Comprehension/Writing. DS may have managed 75% or more for Maths and VR but the latter two could be around 60% (if not lower...). He applied for a scholarship and did well though.... Suppose exam results play a huge part this year due to the number of the applicants and assume lots of bright DCs who are aiming for much more academic schools also took the exams (so for them, Emanuel papers are peasy). Anyone who is at the borderline would literally have no chance I guess...? Having sleepless nights as Emanuel is his first choice.

Ah, yes, I forgot about Ibstock. I doubt, though, they have as many applying (or potentially applying) as Emanuel because of the location?

It's so tricky. There are Prep schools round here who tell everyone every year to apply and then 1 or 2 maximum take up offers. I wonder if their place/ offer ratio is higher than others. Ibstock also interview everyone but Emanuel's is about 3 times as long as all the others so it does seem important to them.

They said at one of the taster days they went to a 1000 this year (2018). Plus, at the Open Day, the Head said if anyone missed the cut-off date to let him/them know. They may not interview every applicant going forward - I'm not sure how they could? The GDST schools do, but I assume they get less applicants (albeit still a big number!) as single sex schools? Possibly group interviews?

I suppose the new Head has decided to change the numbers.

I know registration is 1000 for 2019 but did they actually increase it for this year given that they closed it ages ago before they changed to the new system? Just clutching at straws slightly...
DC said it was very easy but so did all their friends so I don't think that means much!

DS said he found it easy, but I don't really view that as a good sign. Am dismayed to hear that they increased registration to 1000 this year.... damn! I am so ready for this whole entrance process to be OVER, it has been so nail biting this time round.....

Oh sorry, a wrong school.... Off to disappear... Sorry...

DD came out of the exam rather hopeful cheerful. She was quite pleased she had managed to complete all three papers (left out a couple of maths questions). Not sure of what standard though! Let's not count our chickens but certainly looks much better than our 10+ experience last year.