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SW London boys 11+ 2022 entry

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Sweetnhappy · 18/05/2021 17:01

Hi, my DS is in year 5 and we're struggling with not being able to see schools in person. We're having a think about where to apply and at the moment KCL is a favourite geographically but we haven't seen it so don't have a feel for the vibe. We went to see Hampton and KGS before the first lockdown without DS and liked them both. The Emanuel tours booked so quickly when they were released a few weeks ago, I think they are releasing more slots soon. Just wondering if anyone can give us a feeling of the vibe of these schools. Does anyone know what is happening with the headteacher at Kings? They seem to have an acting head at the moment.

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Gettingcloser21 · 17/01/2022 17:56

Congratulations @11Plus2022.

Your DS must have performed very well on the day.

Gettingcloser21 · 17/01/2022 17:55

We got a no too. Seems it was a tough one.

Thisonesfortheroad · 17/01/2022 17:55

Well done to your boy @11Plus2022!

Thisonesfortheroad · 17/01/2022 17:54

We got a no too Sad.

Can’t believe it was under 600 applicants, felt like every man and his dog on the Friday!

Sweetnhappy1 · 17/01/2022 14:39

@11Plus2022 huge congratulations to your DS and best of luck to him for the interview

11Plus2022 · 17/01/2022 14:28

Really sorry to hear that @Sweetnhappy1. We have also now received an email - DS has been invited to interview. Really proud of him.

Sweetnhappy1 · 17/01/2022 14:02

Just got the email, DS not through to interview stage for KCS

Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 13:26

@Sashamia

KCS newsletter to parents end of last term said there were 577 boys registered for about 60 places at 11+. Usually they interview around 120 and make around 90-100 offers. Most of these boys have multiple offers across state and private schools. Good luck everyone!
Wow , you are a star!!!! Thx so much for the number provided:))
Sashamia · 17/01/2022 13:16

Should have read "interview around 140" not 120. Heard from Head of Lower School at an admission event.

Sashamia · 17/01/2022 13:08

KCS newsletter to parents end of last term said there were 577 boys registered for about 60 places at 11+. Usually they interview around 120 and make around 90-100 offers. Most of these boys have multiple offers across state and private schools. Good luck everyone!

Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 12:40

@Sweetnhappy1

He said the maths and VR were ok but the English was really hard and feels that he may have messed it up.
Is your son attend the Saturday or Friday ? Do u know how many applicants this year roughly ？ thxx
Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 12:39

@Sweetnhappy1

He said the maths and VR were ok but the English was really hard and feels that he may have messed it up.
Exactly the same :)) my son found the English is quite hard , math and vr are easy though.
Sweetnhappy1 · 17/01/2022 12:37

What about yours?

Sweetnhappy1 · 17/01/2022 12:37

He said the maths and VR were ok but the English was really hard and feels that he may have messed it up.

Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 12:32

@Sweetnhappy1

No email from KCS yet (11+). Refreshing my email again and again 🫣
Can I ask How your son find the difficulty for the English and VR paper?
Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 12:30

@Sweetnhappy1

No email from KCS yet (11+). Refreshing my email again and again 🫣
same here ConfusedConfusedConfused
Sweetnhappy1 · 17/01/2022 12:20

No email from KCS yet (11+). Refreshing my email again and again 🫣

Oldmonk · 17/01/2022 12:13

No idea on number of applicants with KCS. Has anyone received any emails from KCS yet? We did 13+ for KCS.

Scotchbird · 17/01/2022 09:01

@Oldmonk

KGS results for written exam came through yesterday for interviews next week.

Now awaiting KCS. Really long wait.

Hi hi , do you know how many applicants this year for 11+ Kcs roughly? And how many boy will likely receive the interview email invitation? ThxxDaffodil
Pyrfwondering · 15/01/2022 10:53

@Avidgardner for interview prep, encourage reading, be aware of what's happening in the world and for your DS to think about what he would do if he was PM or President or in a decision-making role (pros & cons). Sometimes scholarship interviews go for quite abstract questions... like how to describe colours to a blind person.

Hope you all get some relaxation this weekend... easy to say, tough to do in Waiting Season. Good luck, everyone!

LadyGAgain · 15/01/2022 10:45

Good luck to all your children in their exams and results.

LadyGAgain · 15/01/2022 10:45

I know nothing about KCS but the new head has a fantastic reputation at her current school. It's excellent and whilst she was expected to stay longer, the opportunity to lead KCS was too good to pass up. She brings a modern outlook and perspective. There's been some "issues" at KCS and her focus on pastoral care and creating "whole" people not just academic robots is refreshing and something to be welcomed. (And no I'm not her!!)

Avidgardner · 15/01/2022 10:34

Hi all - may I join the thread please? DS was fortunate enough to be called back for SPS 13+ and KGS academic scholarship interviews coming up next week. At a bit of a loss on what (if anything) we should be doing ahead of these as he is pretty fed up and tired of the process at this point!

Mumchumof2 · 15/01/2022 10:25

@Oldmonk @Sweetnhappy1 DS invite for interview came through last night too! One last week and some very much deserved chill time! What a few months! Goodluck to your DS’s 🤞

Sweetnhappy1 · 15/01/2022 09:51

@Oldmonk we're in the same situation as you. We received the KGS interview invitation yesterday and biting my nails waiting for KCS on Monday. After that, we're done. Good luck everyone!