As the Tiffin results day looms, a second 2019 SW London grammars and indies thread

They are keeping you warm!

Had this from g&l this morning:
“There has been a little movement overnight on our waiting list but not enough to make an offer at this stage. We are doing our best to clarify our outstanding offers and I will be in touch later this morning.”

Guess we are further down the list!

It sounds from that email that G&L may move this afternoon

@1ndig0 exactly what I thought?

At our school there were 4 G&L offers and one wl. The head has been in touch and was also assured the wl has not moved at all as of yesterday (according to the lady at drop off this morning).
I’m not sure they can send an email that’s a lie because what if they are simultaneously offering to someone you know?

@Hipscitch that’s very interesting re. G&L. Was it your DD you who was offered or second hand info?

@ancient and any other g&l WL hopefuls - if the waitlist has definitely started to move then it looks like unless you get the call/email we are further down the list hence the generic email updates?

@1ndig0 and @Hipscitch I find that really interesting as this is the latest email received from the Registrar at 17.14 last night. It was Titled “No movement yet on W/L”

“Dear Parents

Despite my best efforts I still have not received answers to all our offers, I will be in touch again in the morning, I am so sorry not to give you more definite news, I have discussed the situation with Dr Ramsey and we will contact you tomorrow morning.

Kind regards.

Mrs Felicity Lundberg
Godolphin and Latymer”
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Yes, G&L definitely moved yesterday.

Did anyone hear about any wl movement at G&L, out of interest? Their deadline is 12 today and their last offer holders’ tour was at 8.30 yesterday morning.

Makes me happy for the sisterhood! Some smart girls getting some great education! Go go

Herding - they know what they want these girls!

Ps tried to quiz KGS on where they were for any lurkers on the waitlist there. They weren’t giving anything away....

@thesunalwaysshines - yes here we go. And hockey not lacrosse . They will all be happy in the end I am sure.

1ndig0 We turned down SPGS too - so I know what you mean! City is in the City of London between Barbican and Moorgate, which adds a good 30 minutes onto the commute (one way). She likes it a lot - what can we do...

Where is City Herding Pigs?

I know what you mean about declining the offers - once they’re gone, they’re gone! I drove past SPGS yesterday and had a sudden pang as to whether we did the right thing there. But she didn’t want to go there, so what can you do? I think some of the people in the interview waiting room put her off and the man who interviewed her too.

Congrats Bool! I have DD at KGS. She loves it! We chose it over PHS for a few reasons but largely because its co Ed. I went to a co Ed school - so single seemed very strange to me. I guess if you had a bad experience, it could send you the other way!

Juggling and Here - we were in very similar situation last week. Eventually went for the one DD really likes - with all these west London top schools (all within 30 mins commute time), she has chosen City! Very stressful evening (as City does exploding offer) that was!! It was odd releasing the other offers...almost slightly painful knowing DD worked so far to get into these schools. But I think we all have made the right decision as they are all clever and sensible girls (to get into these fab schools!) and I trust they know what they want at this age. They will have a lovely time in the school they choose, and the place released will benefit other DDs who really want a place in these schools.

@toomuchpressure - yep just need to get used to it. I am ex-gdst and could see her at PHS. Like @whycantwegoonasthree it is like a chain is broken! See you at KGS @Why can’t!!! I don’t think i would take it up now honestly as is just too unsettling for DD and we lose the deposit. We now face KGS super positively - my DS is super happy there

Bool well done, KGS is a fantastic school and a lot to be said for logistics them being in one place, same term dates etc. You’re right about PHS, they have a huge new science block they are just about to start works on and will take over a year. Am sure they were cautious. Would you take up a place at a later date if you were offered?

That was WHS. They definitely go to waitlist. I am not sure PHS did over offer a lot as they said they had building work about to start so had to be cautious. Maybe they pitched it just right

Well they must have over-offered by a fair bit then. In our school, at least 6 were offered places there and I think only one is actually going. That’s just from one school. Also, didn’t someone on here saythat wl places were being offered on Thu / Fri last week and friends were taking them up?

They said they hadn’t needed to go to waiting list at all and have received acceptances for all available places. But that things can move as other schools go to waitlist. So I think they are aware they may lose people if that happens - but as we can see that is far from sure. And indeed KGS is a great school and she will be with her brother. Easier logistically. Onwards and upwards!!! @Geogra - what are you doing now? WHS?

Well congrats Bool and KGS is a fab school!

The thing is, whichever school they end up in, they never really look back once you’re settled and have made friends.

So I guess PHS didn’t go far down their WL then?

Called PHS. All places have been filled. They love to keep it open with ‘there may be changes’ - whatever that means - but I pinned her down to a position that yes all places are full. KGS it is!!!!