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Hampton 10+ exam

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shoegal100 · 01/07/2018 09:49

Hello! Our DS is sitting the Hampton 10+ in November and it would be really helpful to hear about others’ experiences and also what prep was undertaken. DS is at a state school; a bright boy who has consistently been top of his class. I know he has a good shot at the 10+ but there are a lot of variables such as performance on the day and performance of the other children sitting the exam ... he’s currently being tutored once a week for exam technique more than anything and we are doing 1 or 2 practice papers/tutor homework a week with a view to ramping up a little in the autumn. We are playing it as low stakes/practice run for the 11+ But it would be interesting to hear from those with DS that have been through it. Thanks so much.

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Itsonlyhearsay · 17/11/2019 08:56

To try and get a scholarship, that is!

Itsonlyhearsay · 17/11/2019 08:55

There is a good thread already on here with tips etc. 'Hampton 10plus'. Yes, we accepted the place. Sitting 11+ again this year for scholarship. Smile

TWmum28 · 17/11/2019 08:45

@onlyhearsay I know this is an old thread but my DS has an interview on Monday for the Hampton 10 plus ... they have said it's still selective etc .. any tips on preparation etc and did you get and take the place?

Itsonlyhearsay · 29/11/2018 19:07

Sorry for the late reply,

Yes, letters were out today.

Fingers crossed for everyone.

winterishereithink · 29/11/2018 14:18

Has anyone heard from Hampton today?? I am at work so haven't seen the post!

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shoegal100 · 19/11/2018 10:37

Well done Onlyhearsay! That's brilliant. Good on your DS. It was a tough exam. Do let us know how your DS gets on.

We're over the disappointment now! As you say, it was great practice for the 10+ and we had a nice email exchange with Admissions (about something separate) and whilst they didn't give us the detailed feedback yet they were very encouraging about DS passing the 11+ so perhaps he narrowly missed out this time.

Best of luck!

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onlyhearsay · 16/11/2018 11:55

Sorry for the late reply. Yesterday was manic for various reasons.

Sorry to hear that, ShoeGal100. Hope your DS is ok. It's so tough, but it will great practice for next year. My other DC sat the 10+ at another school. Was really disappointed not to pass, but did at 11+. Said it really helped sitting the 10+. Only a good thing, although still hard to see your DC going through it at such a tender age....

DS has got an interview. very surprised, but the teacher he / we had hadn't said to expect not to finish the maths, so that's why he thought he had done badly. Anyway, let's see what happens now...

Good luck for all other DCs

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shoegal100 · 15/11/2018 16:06

It’s a no for us. DS is pretty gutted even though we were doing it for practice too. It was a nice but probably generic email about showing good potential and pls come back next year.
Ho hum. I knew it was statistically a long shot (even though he’s capable) it still smarts!

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winterishereithink · 15/11/2018 15:48

I have been lurking on this thread and DS said exactly the same as all your boys about not finishing the maths etc.
Has anyone heard yet??! I was thinking it would be tomorrow so feel slightly sick even though we were only doing it for practice...

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shoegal100 · 15/11/2018 14:23

Nothing here 🙄

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shoegal100 · 15/11/2018 12:38

Oh and best of luck to you all!

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shoegal100 · 15/11/2018 12:37

Ks2yr5 you are a godsend! I’d been toying with idea of ringing!
So what results are being sent out today?? Only those getting an interview!?

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onlyhearsay · 15/11/2018 12:14

Thanks. KS2Yr5. Blimey!! Good luck to you all. I'm not expecting anything, but good to know either way, then can look ahead!

Did they say how / when feedback would be given?

Ks2yr5 · 15/11/2018 12:09

Hello,

🚨FYI I contacted the school - the email with the results are being sent out this afternoon. Wishing you all the best of luck 🙏🏻

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shoegal100 · 14/11/2018 22:31

That made me laugh onlyhearsay! Evening off! I was going to say you should set yourself up as an 11+ tutor ks2yr5 😂 sounds like you’d make a shed load of money lol.

Mmm I was going by what a friend said to me re the maths paper... Chinese whispers eh!

I totally agree with you on the interviews onlyhearsay. Harder to take a rejection after that. But I think look it as ‘not quite ready’ maybe.

Email or post... could be either I guess.

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onlyhearsay · 14/11/2018 22:25

I did wonder 😆

Ks2yr5 · 14/11/2018 22:05

🙈🙈gosh I meant to say evenings off 🙈🙈

onlyhearsay · 14/11/2018 21:45

Btw, ks2Yr5, "the evening off"?!

ShockConfusedShock

onlyhearsay · 14/11/2018 21:42

Ps. My DS wasn't told to expect not to finish the maths. Poor thing - no wonder he was anxious when he came out! Horrid thing to have to go through...

I know interviews are a good way of assessing fit in terms of the school, but I would find a rejection after interview really really hard to take!

onlyhearsay · 14/11/2018 21:38
Grin

I wonder if interview confirmation by email or post? Must be email with such a tight turnaround, right?

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shoegal100 · 14/11/2018 19:56

Ps onlyhearsay... my DS said the same about specifics... can’t remember! He says that when I ask him what he had for lunch 😂 think it’s a boy thing!

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shoegal100 · 14/11/2018 19:46

Sound advice teacakes.

Yes, anyone who would be happy to share if the receive ‘the’ letter ... be so kind as to put us out of our misery 😉

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Ks2yr5 · 14/11/2018 19:42

@teacakesamdcoffee01
Thank you 🙏🏻
Appreciate your advice. My DS has worked incredibly hard past couple of months and now wishes to have the evening off after all that the hard work he put in. I’ll let him have a break for now and perhaps just concentrate on building his vocabulary and read more.

Ks2yr5 · 14/11/2018 19:31

Yes indeed.... Hopefully someone who does receive any correspondence from the school could reply on here and let us parents know. I reckon by Friday 🤓

Teacakesandcoffee01 · 14/11/2018 19:28

"Ks2yr5" do give your ds a break between now and the Spring. I've been thru entrance exams with dc at 11 twice and KGS 10 plus and the run from late Autumn to mid Feb in Year 6 is exhausting for all. If you have already covered the KS2 eng & maths national curriculum there isn't much further to go. Focus on exam technique and extending vocabulary by using a good reading list. The bottom line is that the independent schools write exams to attract naturally bright children from both the state & private sector and they have a way of finding them amongst the hundreds of applicants. Good luck with the coming week & take any feedback you get onboard as it may be invaluable in making 11 plus school selections.