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SW London Private and Grammar Schools Waiting Lists (Y7 2023 entry)

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Limebasilico · 14/02/2023 09:00

Following the private and grammar school exam threads, I am starting this one for those with waiting list places. May be helpful to hear if and when waiting lists begin to move.

We had some offers and some WL places. We have released the offers we are not taking and waiting for a place on the Reeds WL.

Hoping for movement after offer holder days (next week), national schools offer day (1st March) and offer acceptance dates (circa 9/10th March).

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LondonMum20222 · 16/03/2023 13:25

@EA1999 Hi there. You need to follow the thread over on elevenplus as that's always the best update for Tiffins: www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum/11plus/viewtopic.php?t=64341&sid=a6836c5d0a79efd21ad51886e5755629&start=50

ChiefRoady · 16/03/2023 13:11

Kingston Authority states there will be no movement until after 30th of March, so assume this includes both Tiffins.

Lolakath19 · 16/03/2023 12:11

I would have think the WL for the grammar will start to move in the next couple od days as the deadline for acceptance was on 15th March (ie yesterday).It might take a few days for the borough to update the respective schools and then they will get the WL moving?

EA1999 · 16/03/2023 11:50

thank you so much for this.

redrobin75 · 16/03/2023 11:48

@EA1999 looking at elevenplusexams.co.uk it looks like 30th March is first update date for Tiffin WL. This ties in with parents declining a private school place and not having to pay Autumn term fees.

EA1999 · 16/03/2023 09:42

Sorry this is for Tiffin Girls

EA1999 · 16/03/2023 09:42

hi, does anyone know when the Tiffin waiting list starts to move, is it early April or is it moving already?

Daydreamscometrue · 13/03/2023 18:02

LU didn't go to wait list either and Putney not far down.

pdpdy · 13/03/2023 14:37

Lolakath19 · 09/03/2023 10:47

I have heard G&L waitlist have moved a little on Tuesday . not sure if it is still moving now. Good luck to anyone still waiting!

We received a WL offer from G&L on Monday morning (6th March) first thing which we were asked to confirm within 24 hrs. We took the offer, but perhaps there were other offers that weren't taken which then meant follow up Tuesday and beyond as they go through the list. Also as their deadline was at noon on the 6th, that freed up some other places of people who didn't take original offers.

Seemed like a tight year this year for G&L and likely all complete now as they've just sent out the Language Choice Form for year 7,(although obviously could be additional places due to unforeseen circumstances).

Ukmum2012 · 13/03/2023 14:20

KPA · 13/03/2023 14:08

only that Whitgift and Emanuel
didnt go to waiting lists this year

Was wondering if anyone has knowledge/experience with what happens after the grammar school places move to waitlists. Does that happen soon? Does it shift any private school waitlists?

KPA · 13/03/2023 14:08

only that Whitgift and Emanuel
didnt go to waiting lists this year

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Limebasilico · 13/03/2023 12:42

Has anyone had any more movement on waiting lists - or heard of any amongst friends?

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Ukmum2012 · 11/03/2023 14:26

Boppolo · 11/03/2023 11:45

So I can report from personal experience it does still move! We got a WL offer for our preferred school late on Thursday pm which will have led to a consequent WL offer elsewhere on Friday morning. I am told that this happened because our offer holder received an offer elsewhere. Earlier deadlines this year at some of the schools was the reason I was given for very odd movement in WLs compared to other years and a more relaxed attitude to DL by other schools. A shocking waste of deposit money by a whole load of parents but a v happy DD and parents here. So keep the faith if you are reading this in 2024 and good luck to those still waiting.

Can you share which school?

Boppolo · 11/03/2023 11:45

So I can report from personal experience it does still move! We got a WL offer for our preferred school late on Thursday pm which will have led to a consequent WL offer elsewhere on Friday morning. I am told that this happened because our offer holder received an offer elsewhere. Earlier deadlines this year at some of the schools was the reason I was given for very odd movement in WLs compared to other years and a more relaxed attitude to DL by other schools. A shocking waste of deposit money by a whole load of parents but a v happy DD and parents here. So keep the faith if you are reading this in 2024 and good luck to those still waiting.

WilsonGick · 10/03/2023 14:54

Limebasilico · 10/03/2023 07:53

When do St Paul's confirm 13+ offers and have 13+ boarding schools already confirmed offers?

Our experience is a couple of years ago but St. Paul's 13+ outcome letter arrived in March. No deposit to pay until June of Year 7 though, and I would guess probably not much WL movement before then.

Winchester outcome was May, deposit not due until November of Year 8. That was the only boarding school we applied to, but from the experiences of other people at our prep, the timescales of offers and acceptances/deposits vary widely amongst 13+ boarding schools.

redrobin75 · 10/03/2023 13:27

@Limebasilico , it depends on the 13plus school, Trinity is payment now but Hampton is deposit payment in 2024.

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Limebasilico · 10/03/2023 12:55

St Paul's applicants have no choice but to pay a holding deposit at another school then?

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CruCru · 10/03/2023 12:54

Limebasilico · 10/03/2023 07:53

When do St Paul's confirm 13+ offers and have 13+ boarding schools already confirmed offers?

I think St Paul’s interview from mid Jan to June so all the candidates should hear by July.

momomamiko · 10/03/2023 08:02

Limebasilico · 10/03/2023 07:53

When do St Paul's confirm 13+ offers and have 13+ boarding schools already confirmed offers?

Boarding schools - some did. Brighton College results out today.

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Limebasilico · 10/03/2023 07:53

When do St Paul's confirm 13+ offers and have 13+ boarding schools already confirmed offers?

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momomamiko · 09/03/2023 21:25

Londonsummer · 09/03/2023 18:11

I need to issue a correction to my earlier message. Just received a short survey from Ibstock asking for feedback. It is good to see them seeking feedback for improvement. With a few tweaks, they can hopefully improve their admissions experience as the school has a lot of positives already.

I agree. We actually quite liked the school on the Open Day, and things unfortunately went slightly downhill at each step after that.
It is great that they seek parents'insight and will hopefully put it to good use!

Londonsummer · 09/03/2023 18:11

I need to issue a correction to my earlier message. Just received a short survey from Ibstock asking for feedback. It is good to see them seeking feedback for improvement. With a few tweaks, they can hopefully improve their admissions experience as the school has a lot of positives already.

Justlikingit · 09/03/2023 14:36

Oh I see!

Ukmum2012 · 09/03/2023 13:59

Justlikingit · 09/03/2023 13:56

Was it G & L that sent an email out to say they weren’t going into their WL, or was that another school?
Just on change and the whole system sometimes moves suddenly, like a pyramid effect

G&l sent an email indicating the bottom half of the wl would not move and told people if they were in the bottom half. Monday some people were told the wl would not move but not sure if that was to everyone in that top half or not.

Justlikingit · 09/03/2023 13:56

Was it G & L that sent an email out to say they weren’t going into their WL, or was that another school?
Just on change and the whole system sometimes moves suddenly, like a pyramid effect