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Trinity/Whitgift 2021 entry

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Onvacation · 27/09/2020 20:44

I have found the previous threads for Trinity/Whitgift entry really helpful, and I don’t think there is a 2021 yet. My son will be trying for 10+, and for a sports scholarship. He is bright, and pleased to be back training for his sports, but he gets really stressed in exam situations and works slowly. He is only trying Trinity this year because he is not at all sure he wants to leave his primary school, but if he managed to get a scholarship I think he might decide to go.

I was hoping the activity on the exam day might help motivate him, but we got the email saying it wouldn’t be happening because of Covid. Can I ask if anyone had more success at 11+ than 10+? Do they ever offer academic and sports scholarships? I am assuming that we will more have the issue of him getting stressed in the exam, and not passing, than standing a chance of a scholarship, but just thinking of best possible scenario Wink. Thanks!

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Croydonmum3 · 04/03/2021 19:04

Oh the waiting!! Yes something should happen tomorrow, even if it’s a no. Our whitgift deadline was 12 tomorrow I was wondering if trinity was the same time. I know some of us leave it to the last minute! We have declined our whitgift place now so hoping that helps someone.

Lovestodance2 · 04/03/2021 17:13

It’s 5th March (tomorrow) so hopefully there might be some movement 🤞 I also spoke to admissions who said same keep on waiting !

Croydonmum3 · 04/03/2021 16:35

Does anyone know when the cut off point for accepting or declining your trinity place was/is?

Skatingpark97 · 02/03/2021 14:27

@Onvacation sorry no idea this year, but re all schools when they ring with the offer they don't want to have to sell the place to you, they want a response of joy and speedy bank transfer!

Teacakes100 · 02/03/2021 14:20

@Skatingpark97 that is true, gives them more movability when selecting off the WL.

Any idea how many on average are normally on the WL for either school?

Clearly this year is not normal in anyway.

Croydonmum3 · 02/03/2021 14:01

@Skatingpark97 thanks that is reassuring intel!! When I rang T they were lovely and very helpful but did say they didn’t have a ranking they could give me, and just to hang on till the end of the week.

Skatingpark97 · 02/03/2021 13:33

@Teacakes100 , private schools rarely give out WL positions, they use more vague wording like "high up". The important thing is that they know you are interested and if they call you you will take up the place and pay the deposit that day.

Teacakes100 · 02/03/2021 13:08

@Lovestodance2 I think you maybe right, Friday maybe the first contact.

I would have thought they would at least indicate by email to all how many on the WL and if one called your DS's position.

Even the state schools can tell you that.

Has anyone called today and got any more info?

Croydonmum3 · 02/03/2021 10:44

Thank you @hopefulone1!! Hope you got the school you wanted for your DS:)

hopefulone1 · 02/03/2021 06:10

Hi all - we are giving up our T place today - hope this helps someone on the waiting list

WombatChocolate · 01/03/2021 19:44

People got their state school offers today at 5pm. Some will give up their independent places in the next few days. There should be movement by the end of the week.

Lovestodance2 · 01/03/2021 19:14

@Teacakes100 sure they are very busy at the moment, I’m thinking we might not hear till the deadline on Friday 😬

Lovestodance2 · 01/03/2021 19:04

@Croydonmum3 thanks for update...Going crazy here!

Teacakes100 · 01/03/2021 18:55

We were told it was 13+ deadline for accepting places today, so they would have been busy with that today and will move on to 11+ during the rest of the week...

Croydonmum3 · 01/03/2021 18:07

No but I did ring today and was told to just keep waiting! They are very lovely staff as I’ve rung 3 times already and they haven’t told us to go away yet;) hope there will be movement soon!

Lovestodance2 · 01/03/2021 17:43

Has anyone on waitlist heard anything from T or W?

DonGray · 25/02/2021 22:31

Nothing from W here but we already have a boy there

Croydon46 · 25/02/2021 21:40

I do hope it helps a waiting list boy.

Croydon46 · 25/02/2021 21:40

We have turned down a 10+ at Whitgift yesterday. Just mentioning incase anyone need to know about waiting list movement

scubadiver123 · 25/02/2021 15:29

Last week, we got a email from Whitgift to book a session with the headmaster and fellow student if we have any questions. We booked one with the headmaster this week and it was very helpful. Trinity is doing a group session tomorrow.

Teacakes100 · 25/02/2021 14:51

@MrsHGWells thanks for posting, you seem not to have completed your sentence....’inundated with...’ Your opinion on why W have been silent may be relevant to many on here, do you think you could post again please?

Goingcrazy101 · 25/02/2021 14:35

Yes Trinity is running one - emails went out about it on Monday.

MrsHGWells · 25/02/2021 12:14

@Croydonmum3 Trinity is running one, Whitgift have been impressively silent, inundated with

Croydonmum3 · 25/02/2021 11:48

Does anyone know if T or W are doing online Q and A sessions like some other independents have (for those with offers)? We have an offer for W but haven't heard anything after that, just wanted to make sure we haven't missed anything? Good luck to all those still deciding which place to take and those on waiting lists too.

Mayday1990 · 22/02/2021 14:07

It was for the 10+

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