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SW London boys, 11+ grammars and independents

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Jumpalicious · 29/11/2020 13:32

Hello, I know there’s an excellent thread for the girls. Not sure if there’s one for the boys? Anyone want to come on board? I know we can’t divulge details of round two grammars since there will be late sitters, but was thinking more of a support thread. Any takers?

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GrammarHopeful · 12/02/2021 15:15

So, our 11+ journey comes to an end, and it's finishing not quite how I expected, but I don't think I can say we are disappointed in the outcome (although I have to admit every rejection still hurts).

I can only conclude that he hasn't done as well as I thought he did in his ISEB (and his Atom scores predicted), because of the three we applied to with ISEB, the outcomes are:

KCS: no interview;
Hampton: waiting list. Interview didn't go well (I posted about it before);
Trinity: no offer / wl. Interview went brilliantly (I thought).

For those, who set their own exams:

Claremont Fan Court: no offer. Feedback is that done very well in the exam and in an interview, but don't think the school is right for him (whatever that means). Wouldn't give extra time for which he qualifies. We only applied because it used to have reputation for being accommodating of SEN;
Emanuel: no offer. Wouldn't give extra time for which he qualifies;
KGS: offer received. Extra time provided with no qualms.

So KGS lived up to its local reputation of being an inclusive school for those with SEN, but academically capable.

Then, of course, DS also passed two Sutton grammars and Kent Test... I suspect, it will be difficult for us to commit to an independent school, given we can name a grammar in an EHCP.

Thank you to all in this thread and in the PMs, who helped along the way. I wish your children get a place in a school that will be best for them and their success.

Queenofhearts1 · 12/02/2021 15:11

Congrats to everyone!
We've now also received KGS and RGS- good news from both. We've decided on Hampton and so will be releasing our offers from the others.

Esher2021 · 12/02/2021 14:30

Good news today for us - offers from KCS, Hampton and RGS (small academic scholarship).

Going to find it hard to choose.

We need to talk about it but I suspect we will release our 2 previous offers straight away

Fishingeveryday212 · 12/02/2021 14:26

Our first choice is Reeds for lots of reason. We know a lot of boys/parents at all three so I have listened to them and my gut feel is he will thrive there as they will feed his passion for certain sports. Academically he will hopefully be fine anywhere although currently he is not very motivated with that side of life!

NoToMisogyny · 12/02/2021 14:19

Congrats to everyone! DS got Hampton, St George’s and KGS

Iffiyas · 12/02/2021 14:16

@Fishingeveryday212 what’s your first choice?

BookShark · 12/02/2021 14:12

We're also in the fortunate position of starting to turn down schools after offers from both Hampton and KGS today. Will take a bit of time to choose between those two, but we'll release our other offers now.

Congratulations to all those receiving good news, and best of luck to those on waitlists - I'm sure there will be more movement than normal.

I'm so proud of DS - it's been such a tough couple of months, and he's done so well. Almost makes it all seem worth it...

hopefulone1 · 12/02/2021 14:11

Hi - is anyone still waiting to hear from Hampton?

Rebecca31 · 12/02/2021 14:10

Hi there. Congratulations everyone! We've got a waiting list for RGS so more tense waiting. Just wondering if we actually have a chance of getting in....

Fishingeveryday212 · 12/02/2021 14:07

Congratulations to everyone and I agree the waitlist will definitely move a lot this year. DS got Hampton and KGS this morning and we have already turned them down.

Motherdare · 12/02/2021 14:04

Sorry iffiyas I meant that’s going to be “our” dilemma too.

Motherdare · 12/02/2021 14:03

iffiyas that’s going to be one dilemma too, although we are sitting St Paul’s too.

DS prefers Hampton simply because someone told him they can do two terms of football and avoid rugby! I’ve heard it said on here that KCS isn’t strong in football, which would be a concern as DS is very keen.

Not sure it’s the right criteria for judging a school however...

Pyrfwondering · 12/02/2021 13:22

@circuspicadilly in previously years the "Nos" have gone out before the offers & waitlisting.
The schools wouldn't be fair to wait list everyone if they didn't meet the pass marks/interview. Try to take WL as a positive...

Iffiyas · 12/02/2021 13:22

Congratulations to everyone with offers and WL. DS got Hampton, KGS and Kings. We will release all our offers but will take some time to agonise over Kings vs Hampton!

TadlowDogIncident · 12/02/2021 13:18

DS got an offer from LU! Such a relief, I would have felt dreadful putting him through the process if he'd got nothing, and he didn't even get an interview at CLS.

Stircrazyschoolmum · 12/02/2021 13:07

Hello! Popping over from the girls thread - well done to all who have offers and hold on tight if you are waitlist things are bound to move quickly.

Just wondering if anyone has heard from Alleyns??

circuspicadilly · 12/02/2021 13:04

Thanks @Motherdare. I hope you had good news from both.

Motherdare · 12/02/2021 13:00

We got Hampton yesterday and KCS today. It was the last thing on my mind this morning so a lovely surprise when the email popped up.

circuspicadilly · 12/02/2021 12:52

Thank you - still not email for us from Hampton. I think they send them in tranches.

Does anyone know if they offer all unsuccessful candidates a WL place or are some a straight no?

imalondoner · 12/02/2021 12:48

City boys is out via email. Son got waitlisted. Good luck to everyone waiting.

LibbyGray · 12/02/2021 12:45

Yes - Hampton is out. Email not post. Good luck!

ambikadi · 12/02/2021 12:12

thanks... will try and soothe myself with the 100th cup of tea!

Hersetta427 · 12/02/2021 12:09

@ambikadi

has any one heard from Habs, john lyons, highgate, city of london?
On the girls side people have received their offers already from city so hopefully boys will be in soon.
circuspicadilly · 12/02/2021 12:08

Has anyone heard from Ibstock or Hampton today?

ambikadi · 12/02/2021 12:03

has any one heard from Habs, john lyons, highgate, city of london?