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Stockport Grammar 11 Plus

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MushPeas · 19/12/2023 10:23

Hiya, does anyone have experience of 11 Plus entrance exam at Stockport Grammar?

My DD is taking it in Jan. She's bright, but tends to panic a bit in exams so might not do as well as she's capable of. I can't find any information online about the pass mark.

I also wondered if they invited all children to an interview? She does really well in those!

Thanks, a slightly stressed mum ;-)

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Mrsmoo1971 · 13/01/2024 17:45

We’ve applied for one other school (in Oldham) we’re in between the two. He has their exam on Tuesday (if the snow doesn’t arrive 😂)

I think I’m more nervous that my son is to be honest 😂

he really wants to get a place because the local school don’t guarantee they will run music, and he loves his music! But this was a last minute decision so he hasn’t been tutored for the exams, he did do a couple of the familiarisation papers, but other than that he really didn’t know what to expect, and I kind of worry that he is at a disadvantage and I’ve set him up for rejection 😢

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MushPeas · 13/01/2024 17:38

Hi everyone!
It's great that we all have interviews. Ours is a week on Monday.
On an older thread on here some people have shared what questions they remember being asked last year.
We have only applied for SGS as have family history. Hoping with everything crossed DD did well in exams.
Did any of you apply anywhere else?
@TwinMum88 my DD mentioned there were sisters in her room, maybe that was your children? She said everyone seemed lovely!
Gosh this is nerve wracking isn't it?
I wonder how many places there are...

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Mrsmoo1971 · 13/01/2024 17:28

I really don’t know if everyone gets an interview, I’ve told him that it means he did well enough in the exam though in the hope of taking the pressure off him!

logically thinking though I assume most will as it’s a tall order to think all 600 were marked before Friday afternoon? Buy
i really don’t know. My step son attended the school (but is now in college so it was about 6 years since he sat the exam) DH does remember them discussing what he did well in the exam and what was weaker during the interview, but he had attended the junior school whereas my DS hasn’t.

I didn’t think it would be as nerve wracking as this!

TwinMum88 · 13/01/2024 17:07

Hello, my two sat the tests on Wednesday too, all very nerve-wracking!! Do you know if everyone automatically gets an interview? We had invitations arrive yesterday afternoon too and I’ve booked for the week after next. I felt so relieved when they landed as I thought it means that they made it through the exam stage, but I don’t know if that’s a safe assumption to make! Any ideas? Good luck to all! 😊

Mrsmoo1971 · 13/01/2024 15:49

Hi both! I joined so I can join 😄

my DS took the exam on Wednesday also, was very intimidating with all those participants! Anyway we booked our interview for Thursday, so fingers crossed for us all!

did you just apply to sgs or are you at others in the area too?

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MushPeas · 12/01/2024 14:41

Yey! Now to figure out what they'll ask at interview :) First time for us so no idea! The interviews are short, so it must be just a brief chat I'm guessing? x

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TimMcGraw · 12/01/2024 14:40

It has! Thank goodness - can relax for a little while at least! x

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MushPeas · 12/01/2024 14:31

@TimMcGraw email just landed! Have booked an appointment. Hope yours has arrived too :) x

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MushPeas · 12/01/2024 14:00

Oh gosh I am worried if only the performance in the test matters. My DD on the day was a bit confused with timings and didn't answer all her VR questions :(

I'm hoping they look holistically at each candidate too, as DD plays two musical instruments and competes in sport.

Keeping everything crossed for both of us! I feel a bit better we both haven't heard yet. I'm sure as you're on DD2 at the school, your DD was v well prepared and has done well!

I'm constantly checking my emails ;-) x

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TimMcGraw · 12/01/2024 13:12

It was very busy - and yes, we're in the same boat in terms of this being the only independent school that we've applied to, simply because DD1 is a pupil. I think the fact that there is a sibling there already does help insofar of having two candidates who have performed similarly in the tests, but ultimately I think it's the performance in the exam that overrides everything.

It's actually eased my mind a little that you haven't heard anything yet either. Fingers crossed for both of us! x

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MushPeas · 12/01/2024 12:07

Hi @TimMcGraw my DD sat the exams on Wednesday too. Gosh it was busy wasn't it with 600 students!
We haven't heard anything yet, I'm now worrying about what that means :(
Great if DD1 attends already :) Hopefully that will help with your DD2 application?
We haven't applied to any other private schools, as we have family history at this one so it's our only choice.
My DD said other kids had exams at other schools coming up.

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TimMcGraw · 12/01/2024 10:47

Hi - just bumping up this thread. DD2 sat the exam earlier this week but we've not heard anything yet re. an interview. Has anybody else heard anything? DD1 already attends and I remember we received the interview invitation the day after the exam in her case.