Stockport Grammar 11 Plus

@TravelGirl01 Oh ok, that’s good to hear then! Yes I am glad it’s done with now let’s just wait and see.
Do you know how many people they offer? I didn’t ask but would be good to know.

Don’t worry re the school reference @Mums37. I think they write directly to the school to ask for one. I’m sure I saw it stated on the website that if a school then doesn’t provide one, your child’s chances will not be damaged.
Our dd was nervous too and I’m sure they expect children in that kind of environment to not necessarily be fully themselves or how they would be if they were a student there. Glad it’s all done now, to be honest!

Hi @TravelGirl01 yes it went ok, I didn’t even know they ask for a school reference I must have missed that part 🤦‍♀️

It really is hard to know isn’t it? Did yours give any indication of how they did in the exam? I couldn’t call it either way our ds was quite nervous so not sure how much that matters.

We had ours last Friday - we all get told on the 25th they said to us.

Hi @Mums37, hope the interview went as well as it could! We only had ours last week. It's hard to know what they're looking for at this stage, and how much weight is on exam vs interview vs school reference. We'll see, I guess! How did you find it?

Hi, my DD did the entrance exams for both SGS and King’s. On the open days for both we liked both schools but felt they were quite different. Can I ask if anyone has had to choose between the two, and if so, which one did you choose and are you happy with the choice?

@TravelGirl01 Have you booked yours? Ours isn’t for a week or so yet - had to book the time off work.

let us know how it goes and if they give you any indication of how your daughter got on in the exam 😬

Ahh, that’s great news @Mums37 ! My understanding from previous parents going through the admissions’ process and from the school’s website is that no, not everyone is offered an interview. The site says: “Those invited for a post-examination meeting will be notified by email within two weeks of the entrance exam.” But no idea on the numbers that they do actually interview.

Yes @TravelGirl01 🙌 we got an email at lunchtime to book an appointment.

I am so confused if they interview everyone or not? Seems silly to interview if they’ve not ‘passed’ the tests.

@Mums37 Our DD was there on Tuesday, too. Quite a daunting day with the number of exams but it was good that it was broken up with some breaks and activities. Have you heard anything yet? We had an email around lunchtime to book an appointment for the interview. Wishing you luck!

I don't actually know if the people who didn't get an interview eventually got an email letting them know they weren't successful. As far as I am aware, they hadn't heard anything on the 12th when we all got our interview emails.

@Mums37 yeah I would expect them to let you know either way. The interview wasn’t hard at all, quire relaxed. I think we were told that they interview a “high” proportion of those who sit the test. I was under the impression that the “reference” from the primary school counted for quite a lot too though I don’t know that for sure

DS was offered a place despite not saying much at all at the interview (he is quite a shy kid). We declined in the end though (due to financial factors and him being offered first choice state)

That’s good they tell you roughly where he was then.
Nice to hear he’s enjoying himself too - we didn’t practice for the exam but he came out feeling ‘ok’ about it, but what that means is anyone’s guess :)
Do you think if you don’t get an interview they still contact you to say they haven’t been successful?

Yes, my son was offered a place. He is there now and absolutely loves it!
At the interview we were given a good idea how he had done in the exam and told which quartile of results he was in. We left feeling quietly optimistic he would be offered a place, but still worried about it until we got the letter!

Ps. The interview was quite informal and they do a great job of getting the children (and the parents) to relax. It is more like a chat to get to know the child, than a formal interview.

ohh , Thank You for that. I am suprised they mark all the tests within that time frame but I guess it stops us all waiting 😅
Did your child get a place offered?
At interview do they give any indication of how well the child did?

Hi, my son sat the SGS exam last year - which is why I still get alerts for this thread! The exam was on the 10th Jan, and we got an email on the 12th to say he had an interview. Most of the people we know did get an interview, but not all, so I don't know what percentage of kids that sit the exam will get an interview. Good luck!

Hi, I am wondering if anyone’s dd/ds has sat the entrance exam for Stockport Grammar school? How long it is until you find out if they have an interview & do they interview all children?

How to prepare for stockport Grammar school and Hualme hall grammar school.
Can someone guide me which publisher paper are good and online test or website please help me how I prepare my son
Thnx

The exams are quite similar. If you have done prep for the 11+ Trafford area, you should be fine with the Stockport. You should attend the taster day and the exam takes place in January. My son did both Stockport and Manchester grammar. I would say Manchester grammar is a lot more difficult and they have a different exam test.
hope this helps

I've no idea about the Trafford exam, but Stockport Grammar have sample papers on the website and explain what to expect. It was exactly as the website explained when DS sat last year.

Hi there
hoping someone will reply 🤞
my son is looking to sit the Trafford 11+ in 2 weeks but we are also looking to have him sit the Stockport grammar exam in the new year. Does anyone know how similar the Trafford exam is to the Stockport Grammar exam? I know that non verbal reasoning doesn’t come up which ironically is my sons strongest subject 😂 But are there are any similarities with the exams?

thank you. It’s all very stressful isn’t it?

Is anyone else making a state vs SGS decision?

we are hoping to get a place at hazel grove high on Friday, and then decide what’s best. Financially we can afford it but with a younger son too it’s basically a two boy decision not a one boy decision. ££££

Our daughter has also got offers from SGS and Kings. We have asked to go on tours as still not sure which to accept. Well done everybody

Ah Mush I know Buxton well! Is there a school bus from there? I seem to think some pupils get the train?