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11 plus support thread for exams 2024

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ElvenDreamer · 11/10/2023 08:55

Hi all,
Anyone fancy joining me for for an 11 plus support thread for those yr 5s who are probably just starting a bit of prep now ready to sit exams in September 2024?

State grammar is the angle I'm personally coming from but all welcome no matter if you're applying to private selective, state aptitude tests etc.

This will be my 3rd and final time of going through this and I've found support threads here really useful the previous times.

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Wolfie88 · 22/10/2024 09:05

Jaccolb · 22/10/2024 08:52

Are the Trafford parents following the message not to log in until we have the email? I am not logging in as instructed but can’t help but wonder if I am the only one that is actually paying any attention to that message and everyone else is refreshing every ten minutes?

good luck everyone

Following instructions is the ultimate test of self-control, but I wouldn’t be surprised if half of us are just pretending not to refresh the page every 10 minutes. It’s human nature to break the rules when we’re told not to! Good luck to everyone resisting the urge… or not!

Jaccolb · 22/10/2024 09:03

@yoshiblue that is exactly my thinking too but I a rule follower and I am so torn between doing as I am told and wanting to log on 🤣

yoshiblue · 22/10/2024 09:00

@Jaccolb sadly when someone tells me not to do something, I can't help myself!

I think that message is due to system issues they had last year. It's going to have to be live on the portal before the emails go out is my way of thinking.

peacypops · 22/10/2024 09:00

Trafford mum here too. I am in meetings pretty much all day so won't be able to log on until after work. Ahh! Good luck all!

Jaccolb · 22/10/2024 08:52

Are the Trafford parents following the message not to log in until we have the email? I am not logging in as instructed but can’t help but wonder if I am the only one that is actually paying any attention to that message and everyone else is refreshing every ten minutes?

good luck everyone

slaybell · 22/10/2024 08:48

Good luck everybody!

I am in training all morning (thankfully lunch break at 12). Definitely won't be taking any of it in.

yoshiblue · 22/10/2024 08:32

Come on @Examstressargh positive mindset!

Examstressargh · 22/10/2024 08:27

I have a feeling of doom this morning 😩

ChemistryMan · 22/10/2024 07:41

Moglet4 · 22/10/2024 07:31

Still? I thought Trafford must be the last. That’s just cruel!

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“The Entrance Test took place on Saturday 21 September 2024. Results will be sent to parents on Friday 25th October. ”

https://www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/page/?title=Year+7&pid=12

Year 7

https://www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/page?pid=12&title=Year+7

Moglet4 · 22/10/2024 07:31

Good luck to all the Trafford parents today!

Moglet4 · 22/10/2024 07:31

ChemistryMan · 22/10/2024 07:14

I’m glad you good people in Trafford are finally receiving the results now. Over here in Liverpool, the sado-masochistic psychological warfare still continues. Banzai!

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Still? I thought Trafford must be the last. That’s just cruel!

yoshiblue · 22/10/2024 07:17

@ChemistryMan at least you have a sense of humour with it! 😂 I presume your schools are still term time so fingers crossed that means you’ll hear by the end of the week 🤞

Good luck to Trafford Consortium waiters today!

ChemistryMan · 22/10/2024 07:14

yoshiblue · 17/10/2024 17:54

Poor you! That’s so long!

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I’m glad you good people in Trafford are finally receiving the results now. Over here in Liverpool, the sado-masochistic psychological warfare still continues. Banzai!

vman1979 · 21/10/2024 17:26

Hi all,

Numerous posts on facebook suggests now that CCHSG has
a 25 mile catchment area there will likely be in IC score and OOC score which could be in the region of 360+. Anyone else hear of this?

Any other views?

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 16:07

@bobberra totally agree. Dd1 passed but I definitely wasn't the right school for her and I've never regretted my decision.

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 16:06

I'm not telling ds his score he passed very comfortably but I don't want him comparing scores with anyone.

I kind of like the not knowing. I got really told off by the headteacher at Loreto when I spoke to her about dd2 "scraping in" I was worried she would struggle and asking for advice and was told very clearly "a pass is a a pass!" 😆

bobberra · 21/10/2024 16:03

I think as long as the other schools publish actual marks, you'll be able to work out roughly what your child's Altrincham score is. It looks as though numerical marks will be published for those who don't pass so information will soon be shared about score differences among those parents.

I also think the decision to go to Alty girls is often based on much more than just one exam mark. I know lots of people who passed for Alty with great scores last year but parents knew it wasn't the right learning environment for their child so opted for another grammar instead (usually Sale). I think you have to be a certain type of child to thrive in a place like that and it definitely isn't for all!

Moglet4 · 21/10/2024 15:44

Araminta1003 · 21/10/2024 15:38

Sutton is doing this too now. The official line is that they want children to start on an even playing field and not compare scores and feel inadequate once in.

In reality, it means that far more people will apply to them because in the past some scores meant it could have been a waste on the CAF. I think all schools now compete with each other and want the best candidates to apply. They are all aware that the birth rate is falling.

I’m not sure it’s massively sensible though. I’m not sure it allows people to make an informed decision. I know of parents in the past who have sent children who have just scraped the score for Alty to the grammars which have lower requirements because they were worried they would struggle.

Araminta1003 · 21/10/2024 15:38

Sutton is doing this too now. The official line is that they want children to start on an even playing field and not compare scores and feel inadequate once in.

In reality, it means that far more people will apply to them because in the past some scores meant it could have been a waste on the CAF. I think all schools now compete with each other and want the best candidates to apply. They are all aware that the birth rate is falling.

Moglet4 · 21/10/2024 15:35

This was the email

11 plus support thread for exams 2024
Moglet4 · 21/10/2024 15:33

Sickof11plus · 21/10/2024 15:19

Can I ask where you’ve heard this? Presume if it’s true it’s a new thing for this year?

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Got an email today. It’s definitely new. Dont know if the other schools will follow suit

Sickof11plus · 21/10/2024 15:19

Moglet4 · 21/10/2024 14:36

Apparently Alty Girls are only going to tell us the score if they haven’t passed!

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Can I ask where you’ve heard this? Presume if it’s true it’s a new thing for this year?

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 14:54

@yoshiblue that's a very sensible way to do it I think!

@Moglet4 oh wow I wonder if Alty boys might be the same?....

Moglet4 · 21/10/2024 14:36

slaybell · 21/10/2024 14:08

Did they give you a score and tell you that was a pass?

I'm not sure what to expect from Loreto as I've no idea what the qualifying score is

Apparently Alty Girls are only going to tell us the score if they haven’t passed!

yoshiblue · 21/10/2024 14:23

@troppibambini6 well that is the $64,000 question! Pros and cons to both, don’t know! I’ve told myself not to worry about it until we know what ‘choices’ we have.

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