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SW London Private and Grammar - applying for year 7 in 2023 (part V)

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QuiteAJourney · 30/01/2023 18:43

Following from our previous threads, including the latest (link below) www.mumsnet.com/talk/secondary/4723610-sw-london-private-grammar-applying-for-year-7-in-2023?page=40

Looking forward to continuing the journey together

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QuiteAJourney · 04/02/2023 09:27

@1forward2back Thanks.
@secondaryquandries I ended looking at last year's thread (where, incidentally, IPS seems to have been less popular...I think that the HM change was still trickling through) and they released offers by email on the last day before half term. So I think that we will have to wait until the 10th.

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1forward2back · 04/02/2023 08:47

I think - but just from memory - that last year all results were out by half term, so IpS would be 10th latest. I do remember one school being the Monday of half term though.

secondaryquandries · 04/02/2023 08:43

@QuiteAJourney same. I wonder if it was said or written somewhere that it was on the 10th but website just says mid Feb.

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QuiteAJourney · 04/02/2023 08:32

@Daydreamscometrue That is what I have at the back of my mind but I have gone through emails and cannot see a reference to it and the website is not helpful either. Hence wondering if anyone has anything firmer.

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momomamiko · 04/02/2023 06:13

Huge congrats to all offer holders for Kew, WL, CFC, Radnor, Reeds & Surbiton - what a great way to end the week!

Now less than a week to go for the rest - fingers crossed for more good news!

Daydreamscometrue · 04/02/2023 00:25

@QuiteAJourney I thought IPS was the 10th?

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 23:56

woohooho · 03/02/2023 23:47

Bit out of date but when DD sat IPS a few years ago they were a week later than everyone else! Hopefully this has changed though!

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Thanks for this - I really hope it is not the case.
They had the second (and final) stage before Christmas so it would be farcical if they release results after schools that have had their final stage in mid or late January. If they do so, they will be harming their position in people's preferences greatly, especially after a process where they have not done themselves many favours.

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woohooho · 03/02/2023 23:47

QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 23:25

Quick question. Does any one have any indication of when to expect IPS results?
The only think that I have found in an email is February. Their website already refers to next year's application process (with results in mid February).
I had assumed 10th like all the others that we are waiting for, but just wondering if they might come early. Any one has asked / knows any better? Also, did they release as same time as others last year?
Thanks in advance for any intel.

Bit out of date but when DD sat IPS a few years ago they were a week later than everyone else! Hopefully this has changed though!

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 23:25

Quick question. Does any one have any indication of when to expect IPS results?
The only think that I have found in an email is February. Their website already refers to next year's application process (with results in mid February).
I had assumed 10th like all the others that we are waiting for, but just wondering if they might come early. Any one has asked / knows any better? Also, did they release as same time as others last year?
Thanks in advance for any intel.

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 23:21

@secondaryquandries Worth checking on the offers you have got and any other forthcoming ones for similar / comparable paragraphs.

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secondaryquandries · 03/02/2023 23:14

Thanks @QuiteAJourney

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 22:22

@secondaryquandries As said above, it will depend on the school but, for reference, the offers we got referred to one term's notice, that for September 2023 that would be 1st day back after Easter.
Not sure how much movement will be in grammar places after that.

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secondaryquandries · 03/02/2023 22:20

Thank you all. This is not something we plan to do but worth knowing how it all works so we can make decisions quickly once the offers are out.

LondonMum20222 · 03/02/2023 22:06

QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 21:59

I stand to be corrected but I do not think so.

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As far as I understand it, no but always worth checking the fine print for each individual school as to when the first term's fees are due / at what point you are liable for those fees whether your child attends or not. I suspect the cut-off is Easter.

VickiMent · 03/02/2023 22:05

@secondaryquandries most schools require a terms notice, so if you let them know before Easter you should be fine. If it was a waiting list place later in the year you probably would have to pay the first term.

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 21:59

secondaryquandries · 03/02/2023 21:56

So I have a question about accepting an offer. If you accept an offer and pay the deposit (usually around £1500), are you then also legally bound to pay the first terms fees eg. If you get a late grammar school wait list place.

I stand to be corrected but I do not think so.

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secondaryquandries · 03/02/2023 21:56

So I have a question about accepting an offer. If you accept an offer and pay the deposit (usually around £1500), are you then also legally bound to pay the first terms fees eg. If you get a late grammar school wait list place.

SamPoodle123 · 03/02/2023 21:33

@EweCee that is nice :) I like that way best.

SamPoodle123 · 03/02/2023 19:26

blissfullyunaware · 03/02/2023 15:59

Spgs said “final decision” and whs “application outcome” and jags “11+ assessment results”without giving anything away, godolphin was “offer of a place”, clsg “11+ offer”, FHS “11+ offer letter”.

Thanks! That is interesting. We are waiting for FHSS and G&L.

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 18:27

Trickleg · 03/02/2023 18:20

KGS have said publicly that once you get an interview is either an offer or waiting list place (fingers crossed for all waiting)

That is what we are hoping for... hopefully a general interview takes you to offer or WL.

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Trickleg · 03/02/2023 18:20

KGS have said publicly that once you get an interview is either an offer or waiting list place (fingers crossed for all waiting)

ExpulsoCorona · 03/02/2023 18:17

Everyone who gets to stage 2 of Wimbledon High gets either an offer or waiting list place. I don't think Kingston Grammar do this (my DS had an offer last year) and Kings definitely don't do this.

Dallasdays · 03/02/2023 18:04

Thanks everyone and well done on offers, waitlists and hold on for the week ahead.... one week from now the waiting will be over thanks goodness!

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QuiteAJourney · 03/02/2023 17:33

secondaryquandries · 03/02/2023 17:04

Congratulations to everyone on the offers today and sorry to hear of those without offers yet- hopefully they will come in due time if you want them. We had an offer for Reeds today. Expect to hear from last two schools next week.

Great news! Many congratulations!

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momomamiko · 03/02/2023 17:30

No worries - thank you!

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