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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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Parentingfor2 · 11/02/2022 17:25

Now that all IS offers have come in for DS, I'm now wondering which of the schools will be hiking up their fees the most. Anyone have any insight to the school fees (I believe many have been holding back fee increases because of covid etc)? There is also the risk that (when) Labour get into government, they will slap VAT onto all school fees.

7plus11plus · 11/02/2022 16:46

CLSB 13+ deadline is 20th May.

Parentingfor2 · 11/02/2022 16:28

Just noticed how CLSB require responses by 9am 3rd March... Tiffins will be posting their results to parents on 1st March to arrive on 2nd March at earliest... hmm

finallywokenup · 11/02/2022 15:48

@sunshineclouds24- all’s well that ends well 😊
I was preparing myself and DS for the worst outcome and this is now the best
Great to know your son is happy there !

7plus11plus · 11/02/2022 15:33

We are waiting for Westminster 13+. Not sure if it’s today. Maybe 11+ offers are out?

Whatscookinggoodlooking · 11/02/2022 15:24

Has anyone heard from Westminster? We received offers from CLSB, KCS, SPS. Waiting for Westminster and Wilson's Grammar. It's going to be a though decision for us. I will definitely need some insight.

fabricaabandonada · 11/02/2022 15:15

Victory lap: yes KCS 11+ for us
Now, that was really hard.

Parentingfor2 · 11/02/2022 14:30

KGS results have arrived

sunshineclouds24 · 11/02/2022 14:19

@finallywokenup , congrats!! So pleased for you after the poor action by your head yesterday. My ds is at Hampton and loves it. Make sure you go to the offer morning as it's a lovely event.
Congrats to everyone else too, it really is such a rollercoaster that you can't explain to anyone who isn't in it / lives in another part of the U.K., they think you are quite mad to not sleep for week and week and then get a result that was "expected" all along!

Thisonesfortheroad · 11/02/2022 14:04

Well done everyone who has had good news today. Our postman didn’t bring any letters today, but was expecting to hear from KGS. Anyone else heard?

finallywokenup · 11/02/2022 13:59

Just received a confirmation email from Hamptons ! After all the drama yesterday this feels even more wonderful 😊 as this was our first choice.
Thank you for all the support on this group 😘

mimisilly · 11/02/2022 13:58

Thankfully we got a YES from RGS too. Now it's time to make a choice.

Gettingcloser21 · 11/02/2022 13:55

@stripymum that does sound positive but I would just call to confirm.

finallywokenup · 11/02/2022 13:50

@stripymum - we have the same for 13+! Are you applying for 11+

Parentingfor2 · 11/02/2022 13:43

Got a maybe from KCS

stripymum · 11/02/2022 13:40

We haven't had an email from Hampton yet, but I went onto the admissions portal and it says Offered under my son's name.

Does anyone know if that means it's a yes? I'm hoping it is, but there isn't an offer letter on the portal.

11Plus2022 · 11/02/2022 13:32

Mixed news here. It’s a no from KCS, which was our first choice.

But a yes from RGS with academic scholarship and a yes from Reigate Grammar also with (generous) academic scholarship.

finallywokenup · 11/02/2022 13:24

Heard from Kings 11+ . Declined .

Gettingcloser21 · 11/02/2022 12:48

@Avidgardner amazing schools to choose from. Well done to you and your DS.

Gettingcloser21 · 11/02/2022 12:47

@oldmonk yes, Hampton started sending 11+ offers out around 9am this morning. Good luck.

Avidgardner · 11/02/2022 12:40

@oldmonk it was for Hampton 11+ (Don’t ask, our original selection ideas were seriously flawed we now realise!)

finallywokenup · 11/02/2022 11:35

If anyone else is getting nervous like me from not having heard from any school pls listen to Dr Shefali Tsabary on YouTube - just watched her ‘The Universal Mistake That Parents Make ‘ video. I always listen to her when I start to worry about my son.
Actually really recommend her to everyone here. She absolutely helps us focus on what’s real and what’s not .

Parentingfor2 · 11/02/2022 11:25

Thanks 11plus2022, I am getting all lost with all the school applications/exams.

11Plus2022 · 11/02/2022 11:16

@Parentingfor2, expecting an email for KCS (as stated in interview invite email from a few weeks ago)

Iamnotsoexcited · 11/02/2022 11:12

It’s a yes from RGS. Just waiting for Hampton email.