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London boys independent schools - year 7 in 2023

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crazymama123 · 29/11/2022 13:19

Hi everyone,

I was wondering how everyone is getting on with the 11+ exams for London boys independent schools? There's a great thread on girls schools in SW London, so i wondered if anyone was interested in a thread for boys? We're applying to UCS, Highgate, City, Westminster and Forest and are just kicking off the exams.

Is anyone else in the same position? The lack of choice or control in the process, or knowing whether DS has a realistic chance of getting in is so stressful! And the exams being over such a long period (for us the end of November through to early Jan and then hopefully interviews end of Jan), means we've got such a long period to get through.

Anyway, thought I'd reach out in case anyone else is in a similar position and wants support. x

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SchoolCountdown · 03/01/2023 16:19

We’ve got a couple more exams to go. Should be done by next week. Let’s hope we all get offers from our preferred schools to make it all worthwhile!

@drizzledon What schools are towards the top of your list?

drizzledon · 03/01/2023 14:28

I agree, it’s really dragging on 😩At least City let us know the exam result within a week, which I appreciated! Not heard from anywhere else. We’re done with the academic exams though, I can’t imagine how awful it must be to have that hanging over you all holiday (we are doing 10+).

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crazymama123 · 03/01/2023 14:19

Schedule really feels to be dragging on. I wish they'd all finished exams before christmas so they could move onto interviews after the holidays. My DS has completely lost the motivation to study any more and I just want them to be over now.

How's everyone else finding it?

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SchoolCountdown · 01/01/2023 21:02

@vvvvb Didn’t explore MTS due to distance, which is a shame as have heard positive things about it.

vvvvb · 31/12/2022 23:33

MTS?

SchoolCountdown · 31/12/2022 23:26

@crazymama123 Just come across your thread.

We’re trying for Habs and St. Albans and keen to hear from anyone doing similar and applying to London Independent's/M25 corridor schools.

Really hoping DS gets into at least one. How are you finding the process and schedule so far for your list of schools?

sugarcookie5 · 31/12/2022 16:19

Anyone’s DC going for Halliford or St James?

drizzledon · 29/11/2022 17:15

We’re applying to City and SE London (actually Croydon) boys schools, but for 10+

KindergartenKop · 29/11/2022 16:20

I see the distinction now. We are applying to SW London boys and mixed schools. None that you mentioned though!

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crazymama123 · 29/11/2022 15:51

Thanks. It seems to be focussed on the SW schools so i haven't seen any comments about the schools we're applying for, so i'm not sure if it's that relevant.

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KindergartenKop · 29/11/2022 15:46

Go on the girls' thread, there are loads of parents of boys too :)

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