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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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Mummy195 · 15/01/2020 20:34

Not this year, I should add.

Mummy195 · 15/01/2020 20:33

Friend's DS got no from Hampton and KCS, but it was a yes from SPS.

Ami01 · 15/01/2020 20:21

He said it went ok, but hard for kids to judge. There was no surprise questions so in line with mocks etc, so expecting that the exam would have been same. Was hoping his maths would have pushed him, but seems like we have too many brighter children to compete with.

Just feels so hard.

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 20:14

We got a no too, same as you AMi01. It's difficult for DS who are 10 yrs and some of us are late summer born. So disappointing for us

lifeisnotagame · 15/01/2020 20:13

Sorry to hear that Ami01. How did his exam today go?

Ami01 · 15/01/2020 19:49

We got no from KGS too...DS is consistently 90% plus in pass papers for maths and English was 70-75%, seems like you need to be 90+ in both.

So difficult for 10yr olds who do not succeed.

Jbliwecd1 · 15/01/2020 18:19

Just received email from KGS!

Chickydoo · 15/01/2020 17:43

DS went through this 2 years ago, feel for all of you.
Schools were told in batches. 6 boys from his primary school sat Hampton RGS & Tiffin (& a mix of other schools)
We all heard from Hampton within minutes of each other. 3 boys got interviews 2 were offered places.
All 6 boys were offered places at RGS and 2 got in to tiffin.
DS decided on Hampton. Very pleased with the school & DS is happy & doing well.

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 17:42

No email from KGS

lifeisnotagame · 15/01/2020 17:40

No!

Jbliwecd1 · 15/01/2020 17:31

Hi everyone! Any word from KGS yet...?

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 17:19

Anyone who got into Hampton 13+ pls let me know what preparation they did ? We might try later as is so near to where we live

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 17:17

Harder to do ... the Hampton paper he couldn't finish, panicked massively and looked shocked after the exam.

MrsKypp · 15/01/2020 17:13

Hi @summerissooncoming

Harder to do or harder to get a place?

Of course if the 11+ is easier but far more boys sit it, then getting a place at Tiffins could still be harder than Hampton.

I think it's easier to get into Guildford & Sutton, definitely. Just not sure between T & H.

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 17:06

DS did both Tiffins and Hampton this year and he found Hampton harder.

MrsKypp · 15/01/2020 16:58

Some Hampton Prep boys know in Y5 that they've got a place but sit the 11+ for Tiffins to help get a scholarship.

I can imagine that being at the Prep helps, although the Prep isn't selective (yet, I heard it will be soon).

Do you think it's harder to get into Tiffins or Hampton?

summerissooncoming · 15/01/2020 16:45

Congrats Smile for 13+. Anyone heard from KGS ? We are over disappointment with Hampton already 😜

Jbliwecd1 · 15/01/2020 16:02

Just received Hampton 13+ email re interview! DS was called! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Good luck to all 13+ DSs!!!

R272727 · 15/01/2020 15:46

@TaupeAndTeal thank you

TaupeAndTeal · 15/01/2020 15:35

@R272727 sorry didn't address that to you. Look at Education rather than Secondary Education. Sorry don't know how to link on mobile app

TaupeAndTeal · 15/01/2020 15:32

The RGS thread is in education rather than secondary education

R272727 · 15/01/2020 15:24

@goobledygok can’t find that thread?!

goobledygok · 15/01/2020 15:21

@R272727 will do. There is a seperate thread for RGS if you want to let off some steam. RGS is more dragged out... at least Hampton has come back promptly.

R272727 · 15/01/2020 14:25

@goobledygok you heard from Hampton? Please let me know when you hear from RGS

charleyfarleycat · 15/01/2020 14:04

I hear they doing it by school so not necessarily in alphabetical order of the child. Just in case you’re waiting 😬

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