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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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Minniedash · 03/03/2023 14:34

appreciate not what some may want to hear but we have had a email from Emanuel saying they have filled all their places, so assume not gone to WL.

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 14:15

Thanks - all info helpful. I have not heard of applicants being contacted with a place on reserve or waiting list before. All hopeful.

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Jumpingjackjack · 03/03/2023 14:01

To give hope, Emanuel offered extensively from their WL last year. Anecdotally, I’ve also heard more people declining their Emanuel offer than accept them this year, so you should remain optimistic for a place.

momomamiko · 03/03/2023 13:58

A friend received an email from St Paul's yesterday that their DS is now on reserve list. Guessing uptake on offers was low and that they had to expand WL which is surprising. Anyone else received an email?

KPA · 03/03/2023 13:14

Nope. They said they are not going to waitlist yet as they have had a lot of acceptances from the offers.

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 13:12

Thanks @KPA . Did you get any indication about whether they would even go to WL?

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 13:10

SheilaFentiman · 03/03/2023 10:35

Monday!

www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk/631/entry-process

Thank you - a few days before 13+ then. Good luck to those waiting.

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KPA · 03/03/2023 13:10

I called them and they said at this stage, they are not making offers from the waiting list but they were able to tell me where my DC was on the waiting list so do ring them.

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 13:07

Has anyone heard from Emanuel yet?

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NWmum12 · 03/03/2023 13:03

PatriciaHolm · 03/03/2023 13:01

I think it's today.

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Thank you for your reply

PatriciaHolm · 03/03/2023 13:01

NWmum12 · 03/03/2023 10:38

When is deadline for the acceptance of NLCS?

I think it's today.

SamPoodle123 · 03/03/2023 11:02

LoisLane23 · 02/03/2023 13:21

Be very careful of holding places too long! Several of my class
Have been liable for the full terms fees last year. The schools are toughening up on this practice it seems and have not backed down even with special circumstances!

I assume you are only liable if you accepted an offer and paid a deposit, otherwise your offer would just expire at the deadline and be given to someone else.

We released all our offers btw, just commenting on this.

ChiefRoady · 03/03/2023 10:55

KGS called, they were specific in their reserve list letter that they would call and then email if they can’t get through

NWmum12 · 03/03/2023 10:38

When is deadline for the acceptance of NLCS?

KPA · 03/03/2023 10:38

We are waiting for Emanuel, Whitgift and Caterham who all have 12 noon acceptance deadline today.

Those on WL - did you get an email or a call offering a place?

SheilaFentiman · 03/03/2023 10:35

Monday!

www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk/631/entry-process

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 10:28

When is the acceptance date for 11+?

we applied for 13+ and acceptance date is 9th March

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Limebasilico · 03/03/2023 10:27

Have Reeds suggested their list will move on Monday? …

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Cosend3 · 03/03/2023 10:08

Nothing from Reed’s. I think Monday at the earliest?

LoisLane23 · 02/03/2023 13:21

Be very careful of holding places too long! Several of my class
Have been liable for the full terms fees last year. The schools are toughening up on this practice it seems and have not backed down even with special circumstances!

Dallasdays · 02/03/2023 11:30

Great news @ChickyD ! We have accepted a place at KGS for our DS. Really love the school!

kittybloom · 02/03/2023 08:13

ChickyD · 02/03/2023 00:01

I have been a longtime lurker through the months of 11+ agony. Thank you to this group for their sense of community, support and honesty.

This morning we won the school “lottery” when our 1st choice school (KGS) moved us from WL to firm offer. We have completed all paperwork tonight and released the other offers we had received (Kneller hall, SWPS and CFC). I hope anyone on WL for these schools gets the same benefit we have had from people releasing KGS offers.

Wishing all our DC’s the best for Year 7 onwards

Congratulations. I have a DC in Y9 and it is an excellent school. Wishing everyone else good luck with WLs.

QuiteAJourney · 02/03/2023 07:08

ChiefRoady · 02/03/2023 07:06

Thanks all for the congrats, it was well timed for us as DS is dead set against the state school we knew we would be offered. Such a relief all the work was worth it.
Ours was also KGS which is our perfect school for DS.

Hoping for plenty of movement over the next couple of days for everyone waiting

Many congrats!! An awesome school.

ChiefRoady · 02/03/2023 07:06

Thanks all for the congrats, it was well timed for us as DS is dead set against the state school we knew we would be offered. Such a relief all the work was worth it.
Ours was also KGS which is our perfect school for DS.

Hoping for plenty of movement over the next couple of days for everyone waiting

QuiteAJourney · 02/03/2023 06:44

ChickyD · 02/03/2023 00:01

I have been a longtime lurker through the months of 11+ agony. Thank you to this group for their sense of community, support and honesty.

This morning we won the school “lottery” when our 1st choice school (KGS) moved us from WL to firm offer. We have completed all paperwork tonight and released the other offers we had received (Kneller hall, SWPS and CFC). I hope anyone on WL for these schools gets the same benefit we have had from people releasing KGS offers.

Wishing all our DC’s the best for Year 7 onwards

Many congratulations! It is an utterly wonderful school.