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Hampton 11+

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mummy2aPrince09 · 06/01/2020 14:45

Calling all parents who’s ds sat the 11+ today... ds said maths was super hard and not the usual questions, he said he couldn’t finish the paper. Wondering if it was the case for the majority or he just had a bad day...

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somekindofmagic · 14/01/2020 20:25

Sorry to hear from those with no’s so far. It is temporarily demoralising. But I do agree with a previous poster who said they all end up where they’re meant to be. Try to keep that faith.

We were lucky to get an invite to interview next week. A very nice surprise - it’s a tough exam.

@R272727 it’s an email (received ours at 6pm today) which either says yes or no to interview. If it helps, we are close to the start of the alphabet.

@Surbitonlady we too got a ‘concern about maths’ paragraph. Think DS left out a handful of q’s so I’m wondering if he was strong enough in what he did and they want to check?

As with what a previous poster said, I’m worried about the tough, competitive environment aswell but I’m hoping he gets the right offer/s from the right school/s in the end.

Ami01 · 14/01/2020 20:21

@R272727 actual no received via email

R272727 · 14/01/2020 20:14

Hi could someone please clarify if actual no letters have been sent for Hampton or people are just assuming no’s if they didn’t get interview letters. Also has anyone heard from RGS?

Surbitonlady · 14/01/2020 20:14

We have applied for music scholarship too. Apparently they invite after the whole interview process.

Surbitonlady · 14/01/2020 20:13

Hi lifeis: Yes they said the get to know you interview and because they were ‘concerned’ about his maths - he’s got to do a second maths interview.

coffeebeanchocolate · 14/01/2020 20:08

Still no news. DS is applying for music scholarship. I hope they are just arranging scholarship audition and reply to us late...Hmm
Has anyone got music scholarship audition invitation?

Mummy195 · 14/01/2020 19:47

Mummy did you consider Whitgift or Trinity as they also have great sporting facilities.

My friends DS did not even get an interview for Hamptons, but got an offer for SPS and another highly ranked boys school in central London .

Good luck to everyone.

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mummy2aPrince09 · 14/01/2020 19:44

Yes we got the no email! Ds has also sat Epsom, reeds, Latymer upper, St Albans, and merchant Taylors is tomorrow. reeds sadly has no football and Epsom feels like such a long day... I’m beginning to wonder it’s might be are only options :(

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Abc321123 · 14/01/2020 19:44

No news here yet either.

lifeisnotagame · 14/01/2020 19:39

As they've come out late today they may be doing in batches?

Gumps · 14/01/2020 19:38

Those that are saying no did you actually get a no email? My friend is saying she hasn’t heard but I think she is expecting a letter.

Frostyskies1223 · 14/01/2020 19:34

@mummy2aprince09, so sorry to hear your news. Did your ds sit the Epsom College exam? That school has the most amazing sports facilities. Plus you are on the Reeds thread. Keep positive & let him know he did the best he could, I'm sure your Prep will guide you.

lifeisnotagame · 14/01/2020 19:32

Mummy2aprince. You say it's obviously not the right school for him and he will find his perfect school. Which others has he sat?

lifeisnotagame · 14/01/2020 19:31

Surbitonlady did they say he was going to have a maths interview in the email? Didn't say anything on the one we had? Just a chance to get to know him better, chance to ask questions etc.

coffeebeanchocolate · 14/01/2020 19:29

I have not heard anything:(

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mummy2aPrince09 · 14/01/2020 19:29

How should I tell ds? He had his heart set on Hamptons especially with all the sports facilities. He hadn’t been keen on any other school :( he also had a no from tiffins and Sutton grammer So I’m worried another no I’d really going to bring him down!

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lifeisnotagame · 14/01/2020 19:27

Ami01 a lot depends on the day. My friends son last year got no's for the first 3 schools (can you imagine!) and then got offered the last two. Nerve racking process to go through, but her DS is now thriving and happy at the school he ended up in and a similar school on paper than the one he first sat. Honestly there is no telling. Hold on in there

Surbitonlady · 14/01/2020 19:24

We got an interview, but also a ‘we’re worried about his maths’ so a second interview for that... doesn’t sound too promising...

Contessa28 · 14/01/2020 19:15

Well done all those with interviews and sorry to those if you who didn’t - I’m sure your DS will thrive at their other school choices. GUMPS Hampton is excellent at knowing which boys suit it and I’m sure your DS2 will be fine. I’ve been in a similar position and both DS thriving in their different ways. There is a lot for all boys and honestly DS2 not struggled tho I had my doubts ... good luck in all the interviews everyone! Might be worth asking your DS to practise commenting on a picture from a newspaper or a work of art (eg the scream)

GetoffmyUnicorn · 14/01/2020 19:07

We are 11+
Sorry to those that got a no today. Hang in there, I am a firm believer that you will get a school that is right for them x

Ami01 · 14/01/2020 18:58

As in the other exams, as it's very similar groups sitting all the same exams, KGS, St George's etc.

Well done and good luck for interviews to all DS who got through

Ami01 · 14/01/2020 18:57

No for us, really disappointed. Really not sure of the others now.

Gumps · 14/01/2020 18:45

Us too. I cried with relief. Having an older brother there already has been a huge pressure on him.
So sorry for those that didn’t get through. However having a bright ds1 there, who got in on the 10+, it is an incredibly tough and competitive environment. It is the perfect place for him and he is thriving however I’m still not 100% sure it’s right for ds2 as to be bottom of a class (albeit a class of incredibly bright kids) would be a tough place to be.
I hope they all end up where they are supposed to be.

Isitreallyworthit23 · 14/01/2020 18:39

It’s a no for us too but that means our DS isn’t right for the school which whilst sad, I totally respect. Congrats to those who got interviews and good luck!

ripple11 · 14/01/2020 18:20

@mummy2aPrince09 so sorry to hear that...good luck with other schools.