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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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EweCee · 06/03/2023 19:48

I know IPS WL has moved significantly as someone we know got an offer tonight who had got through to the 2nd round but wasn’t offered a place or
WL place.

Cloze23 · 06/03/2023 19:14

Hello, any movements to CLSG?

SleepyRooster · 06/03/2023 18:41

Here is the link:

www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum/11plus/viewtopic.php?t=64341

SleepyRooster · 06/03/2023 18:39

Anyone on this thread on the Tiffin Girls WL? May I encourage you to add your DD's score to the informal tracker thread on elevenplusexams forum

The more participation we have, the more accurate it will be.

SamPoodle123 · 06/03/2023 16:31

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 16:11

@Ukmum2012 thanks, do you know at what time it was? my friend had not received any email at 10.30am.

If your friend did not receive the email, perhaps she is ranked higher and still might have a chance?

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 16:15

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 16:06

G&l Sent an email today telling people on the waitlist they will not be offering spots. The email may not have been to everyone on the wl.

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Sorry, I don’t know!

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 16:11

@Ukmum2012 thanks, do you know at what time it was? my friend had not received any email at 10.30am.

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 16:06

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 15:53

Does anyone know if G&l will go on Wl. Some friends are waiting.

G&l Sent an email today telling people on the waitlist they will not be offering spots. The email may not have been to everyone on the wl.

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 15:53

Does anyone know if G&l will go on Wl. Some friends are waiting.

SamPoodle123 · 06/03/2023 13:44

Limebasilico · 06/03/2023 13:22

Our friends turned down the Ibstock WL offer but the Putney WL was accepted.

In our experience WL offers are usually made just prior to the acceptance date - to balance the acceptance deadlines of competing schools which applicants may have to accept if they don't get a WL offer.

Based on that we are not feeling very hopeful today. We contacted our WL school a week ago and again this morning but no news other than they will be in touch.

Yes, this makes sense, this way they catch the people before they make deposits on other schools if they are holding out for a WL place.

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Limebasilico · 06/03/2023 13:22

Our friends turned down the Ibstock WL offer but the Putney WL was accepted.

In our experience WL offers are usually made just prior to the acceptance date - to balance the acceptance deadlines of competing schools which applicants may have to accept if they don't get a WL offer.

Based on that we are not feeling very hopeful today. We contacted our WL school a week ago and again this morning but no news other than they will be in touch.

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QuiteAJourney · 06/03/2023 13:15

Limebasilico · 06/03/2023 13:10

Ibstock and Putney waiting list offers were made last week to friends of ours. Has anyone news of any other SW London schools offering WL yet?

WHS, JAGS and SCHS have gone to WL too.
On the co-ed front, KGS, IPS and Harrodian are all on WL

ChiefRoady · 06/03/2023 13:11

@Daydreamscometrue This was a friend of ours, they will definitely take the place. We weren’t on the Iist for IPS, but we are sorted luckily

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Limebasilico · 06/03/2023 13:10

Ibstock and Putney waiting list offers were made last week to friends of ours. Has anyone news of any other SW London schools offering WL yet?

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Daydreamscometrue · 06/03/2023 12:52

@ChiefRoady that's great. Did you accept?

QuiteAJourney · 06/03/2023 12:24

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 11:14

Are all the last deadlines today at 12? crossing my fingers for everyone waiting for the last minute call!!

Yes, as far as I am aware. I would have thought that there will be a fair amount of movement this afternoon. Keeping fingers crossed for all waiting and hoping for a WL place.

ChiefRoady · 06/03/2023 12:01

IPS is still moving

Lolakath19 · 06/03/2023 11:14

Are all the last deadlines today at 12? crossing my fingers for everyone waiting for the last minute call!!

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Limebasilico · 06/03/2023 10:08

Has Reed's WL begun moving - their deadline is today for 11+

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QuiteAJourney · 06/03/2023 09:46

@Ukmum2012 thanks

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 09:45

QuiteAJourney · 06/03/2023 09:41

Really interesting on PHS... do you know when? We have friends really interested but can't get information from the school as to where they are on WL or even if they have gone to WL at all

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Sorry, I am not sure but sometime before Friday.

Blueocean11 · 06/03/2023 09:42

(Sorry, above was meant for @Ukmum2012)

Blueocean11 · 06/03/2023 09:42

I think today at midday

QuiteAJourney · 06/03/2023 09:41

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 09:11

Waiting on fhss - nothing yet - I know someone who got a Putney wl and a few nhehs last week.

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Really interesting on PHS... do you know when? We have friends really interested but can't get information from the school as to where they are on WL or even if they have gone to WL at all

Ukmum2012 · 06/03/2023 09:34

Blueocean11 · 06/03/2023 09:27

@Ukmum2012

FHSS waitlist is moving. Friend got an offer over the weekend. Good luck 🤞

Good to know! What sort of deadline did they give them?