Trinity/Whitgift waiting lists (y7)

Thank you, great your son got a place at Trinity from WL -that’s fantastic news! Thanks for the advice. I think the acceptance date will be when most movement happens so we have to just hang on and touch base with the school. I think it’s just unclear how many on the waitlist and where we are on that list.. can only hope for the best!

That’s really promising if they haven’t over offered, but it’s very difficult to tell what’s going on behind the scene!

@Croydonmum3 we were on the waitlist for Trinity last year and we were successful in getting a place. I let them know that it was our first choice and checked in with them a few times. On the deadline for acceptance day we were called about midday and offered the place. Admissions were amazing in the whole process. Keep positive, there will be lots of movement as boys will have sat numerous schools

My understanding is schools have not over offered as much this year so there will be more movement on the waiting list. Goodluck everyone

Hi does anyone please know the process for 2022 entry waiting list for whitgift? Was does short wait list mean and can anyone advise the best way to go about this situation? It’s our first choice and we would be gutted to lose it at this stage

@Croydonmum3 well done!!

That made me frantically check my emails to see nothing here but that's great to hear the list is moving!

Hello All,

as many of you I have been waiting eagerly to see movement on the WLs today. However apart from email asking to confirm we would like DC to remain in the list last week, we have not heard anything else. Has someone being so lucky as to receive a WL place yet?

@Longingfornormality and @Croydonmum3 stay positive it does seem like a lot of people have to reject offers before they get the WL. But remember most/not all who get T will get W and visa versa, they can only accept one. Also a lot will also get grammars, and many will take that.
All this before, Dulwich, KCS , RGS WUS offers.
I am certain T and W know what they are doing and would not have a WL if there was no chance of using it, well I hope so.
Hopefully they will be telling us how many on WL very soon.
Fingers crossed, and if anyone gets a WL call please post. Only a very long week to go.

@Teacakes100 thanks for the info. Not holding my breath!

@Longingfornormality I saw on another chat someone had indicated T 11+ was approx 170 offers for the 80 places. Mr Price also said in his video clip that last year they offered half off the WL a place.

I think @Goingcrazy101 has some good insights on T, is 170 offers about right each year? W seems to be about 200 for 120 places.

For those waiting for the grammars on Monday good luck.
Those on the W and T WL it’s going to be a long week.....stay positive and thanks for sharing info and posting,

@Teacakes100 Sure, will DM you. :)

@elevenplusnightmare if you don't mind my asking... is it T or W?

Please don't lose hope. I know at least 3 kids who will turn down offers at one of these schools (the same one)...mainly due to travel issues so that waiting list will be fluid! :)

The 1-5th of march is going to be a roller coaster, for the schools as well.

Hi @Teacakes100 - we think T is our first choice but will see what happened on 1 March - DS has also passed a grammar and an offer from another private so lots to consider!

Hi @Goingcrazy101 we have other offers and possible grammars to come. But W was our top choice, so it is really frustrating. We too have T, and as you say many may hold on to all offers until after the Q&A, had not thought of that. Good insight.

Is T your first choice ?

I’m not really sure tbh @Teacakes100 - it just occurs to me that the schools do over-offer so not sure regarding WL.

I do know of one boy who is prob turning down his T place.

It must be frustrating for you.

A lot of schools are holding Q&As at the end of Feb so I think some parents are holding onto their place until then - that is what we are doing with our other offer.

@Goingcrazy101 well done on your DS with T 11+. We did sent an email to W 11+ accepting the WL place. But I will send a follow up email, would you do that this week or next? As the WL closes next Friday for adding names.

Regarding Trinity I think there is quite a lot of movement right up to the acceptance deadline - we have an offer which we are prob accepting but it’s worth keeping in touch with admissions - prob by email I would have thought.

We are on the W 11+ wait list, could anyone help and indicate how many DS are normally placed on a WL please? Are there different wait lists ? Any experience or words of wisdom from previous years mums who have experience of the process greatly appreciated or any other site where mums are talking about W11+ WL.

Thanks, good luck to you as well @Croydonmum3!