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Daughter is no. 2 on waiting list for her 1st choice.. when will I hear?

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claudib · 07/09/2020 22:54

If I hear anything.. I heard that some people just don't turn up to take their places. She was no 2 on the waiting list in her band (of which there are four).

I'm just getting a little keen as she really didn't like her school today so I'm hoping we get an offer come in from this other one!

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claudib · 07/09/2020 23:39

Yes you are right..
I believe it has about 1000 intake each year and 4 bands. She is band A so two people would have to drop out of band A for her to get a place

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PettsWoodParadise · 07/09/2020 23:05

Sorry to hear your DD did not enjoy her allocated school. Settling in can take time so do try and focus on the good things in case your preference doesn’t come through.

Does the school you are hoping for have a large intake? That will affect chances, as will it’s popularity. If today was the first day they may need a few days to follow up with any non-attendees. The current situation makes it all the more complicated and less clear as to who has no intention of turning up as some may have to stay home as they have symptoms or choose to stay home temporarily. I hope it works out for your DD but do bear in mind waiting list places can go down as well as up.