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Hampton Test 2019

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Bab7love · 05/01/2019 08:05

Any of your DS doing the Hampton Test today? I feel more anxious than my son, I need some hand holding!

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clickazee · 24/01/2019 10:56

I know it's easy for me to say. But if you can, try not to get too obsessed by the numbers. My son got a place a few years ago and turned it down because he got a place at another school which he (slightly) preferred. He wasn't the only one in his class to do it. If you think most boys are taking between 4 and 6 (or more) exams, there will inevitably be some who would prefer a co-ed school or another boys school as well as those for whom Hampton is the first choice. There will also be a significant minority for whom Hampton is a stretch, and others who really shouldn't take the exam at all. It is crazily competitive, but not quite as bad as it first appears. Good luck to you all, though, it's a brutal process.

mumislearning · 23/01/2019 22:15

I was told that they had around 750-800 applicants for 11+, about a third are invited for interviews. Although they take between 120-130, there are a number of allocated assisted places from the prep school, and a number that were offered a place at 10+, so they will have around 90 places for those who took the 11+ exam.

conscience13 · 21/01/2019 15:35

Thankyou Tolacar and Poppyred25.
I understand Hamptons are big at sports, We may need to talk about this with school and then proceed. My son had a very bad experience in the playground couple of years back .He has never played after that apart from warm ups during his current pe lessons, he will be a more of liability than anything else if he gets into football or rugby.He currently enjoys playing badminton,cross country, table tennis and tennis,little bit of golf and enjoys swimming. Current school is wonderful and accommodative /receptive to issues. Keeping fingers cross.

Tolacar · 21/01/2019 14:44

They can choose between football and rugby in the first two terms. I can’t comment on medical stuff but I’m sure you can work with them to find a solution if your son is not able to participate in sport for medical reasons. Sport is a big part of Hampton though.

Poppyred25 · 20/01/2019 12:33

I can't comment on the medical side but if you are paying a vast amount of money each term for the full curriculum / experience then I would have thought you would choose a school where your ds can participate fully. Perhaps consider a school where sport has a lower profile.

conscience13 · 20/01/2019 11:08

Is football and rugby compulsory at Hamptons? And if the child has medical condition related to very sensitive teeth and bones, will he still have to play at Hamptons during PE.

Starlilly88 · 18/01/2019 12:45

Sorry, I meant how many applications at 11 and 13. The odds are so tough

GazillionDreams · 18/01/2019 11:08

We had an email on Tuesday inviting DS fo an interview on Monday 21st. He is very excited/nervous!

Mastfam · 17/01/2019 21:17

I was told 130 at 11+ and another 70 at 13+

gameflight · 17/01/2019 20:47

The numbers are on their website. I think it is 270 for 65 places at 13+.

snowangels · 17/01/2019 18:12

Starlilly88 - on the 11+ exam day the boys were apparently told there were 630 boys going for 110 places.

Poppyred25 · 17/01/2019 17:35

I don't know but 13+ exam for 2021 entry is 26th Jan.

Starlilly88 · 17/01/2019 16:00

Do you know how many at 11+ and 13+?

trinity0097 · 16/01/2019 21:05

They have been really surprised by the number of applications this year. 100 at the 12+ stage for 15 places, and by how far into London the candidates are.

GU24Mum · 15/01/2019 21:00

Us too Bab7love

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Bab7love · 15/01/2019 18:37

Email arrived and it’s a no for us.

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gameflight · 15/01/2019 17:56

Still no letter for us. Has anyone received a general interview letter yet?

conscience13 · 15/01/2019 08:39

Stopped worrying, it's a hype they have created. Waiting and looking forward creates stress !!

Boysarefab · 14/01/2019 22:14

Has anyone had an interview letter yet (not the scholarship invites from last week)

1ndig0 · 14/01/2019 17:27

When DS sat 5 years ago, they sent out the interview letters by school. So about 6 in his school all received letters in the same day (school also informed by email) and they all had the same interview date, though separate interviews. The head met with all of the parents from our school as a group while the boys were in their interviews! So if you know anyone else in your school who sat, you should expect to hear at the same time. If not, ask your head. Unless it’s all changed since, that is!

gameflight · 14/01/2019 12:35

Nothing for us yet either - saw on old threads letters arrived on the 15th so hoping for some news tomorrow or the day after.

Starlilly88 · 14/01/2019 12:28

I think the non scholarship interview letters will be sent this week, along with rejection letters. First interviews on 19th so would expect before then

Teachermumlovesoutdoors · 14/01/2019 11:58

Hi I’m thinking the worst that the 11+ interviews must have been posted by now and my son didn’t get it. He has been invited for interview at KGS so HB must have sent there’s. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks

mastfam · 12/01/2019 19:08

Seeing this thread just now. My DS received a scholarship interview call last week. Any idea want to expect in the interview. Anyone been through this process before?? Thanks.

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Bab7love · 12/01/2019 13:06

No news from Hampton for us.

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