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Bromley waiting list

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Thebromleymum · 12/03/2024 07:25

Hi

Looking for experiences on the Bromley waiting lists, they have said they won’t tell us our position, nor will they start offering places until mid-April. Anyone have any experience of this? Do they really wait that long or is it just a ruse to stop you calling them at the start?

I know other London boroughs where they have already been told their position on the list.

thanks!

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Pinkfox87 · 10/06/2025 13:32

Anxy10 · 10/06/2025 13:08

Hey, we are similar to you - a few spaces behind on the Ravens Wood wait list, but 20th for Darrick Wood. Have you had any update on your position yet? The uncertainty over whether there will be any more movement on the lists is so hard to deal with!

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Hiya, it’s so frustrating isn’t it as I’ve seen yesterday the induction days seem to be beginning of July so would have been nice to have one before then! I know someone who has just turned down Ravenswood offer as they were offered their first choice a month ago so I’m guessing I’m around 4th now , Ravenswood list seems to move really quickly ! Problem is my son seems to want Darrick wood more than Ravenswood but I can’t see that happening we are just so far on the list, I’d definitely be happy with RW for him though ! Do you have a preference on what one you get? If I hear any updates I will let you know :)

Anxy10 · 10/06/2025 13:08

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 15:25

Hi , sorry to jump on this post , my son currently is 6th on Ravenswood waiting list and 56 on Darrick wood , he’s moved a lot since April on the Ravenswood list , is it likely he will be offered a place at one of these before September or does movement slow down a lot now on the lists ? Thank you 🙏

Hey, we are similar to you - a few spaces behind on the Ravens Wood wait list, but 20th for Darrick Wood. Have you had any update on your position yet? The uncertainty over whether there will be any more movement on the lists is so hard to deal with!

Pinkfox87 · 04/06/2025 06:59

Annoyeddd · 03/06/2025 23:31

Hope all goes well for him.

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Thank you ☺️

Annoyeddd · 03/06/2025 23:31

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 18:18

he was offered Kemnal technology college , he has Tourette’s and other SEN needs and I didn’t feel Kemnal could meet them , plus I know quite a few people with terrible experiences there , my plan was/ is to just keep him at home until a suitable school comes available. I have an appeal hearing in a couple of weeks for Darrick , but I am happy to keep him at home if it comes to it as that was my plan anyway , just feel bad for him seeing all his mates excited and knowing where they are going ! Xx

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Hope all goes well for him.

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 19:44

Elim81 · 03/06/2025 19:42

6th I would say is highly likely he will get an offer soon. Mine was within 2 weeks so fingers crossed you will get an offer soon.

Thank you ☺️

Elim81 · 03/06/2025 19:42

6th I would say is highly likely he will get an offer soon. Mine was within 2 weeks so fingers crossed you will get an offer soon.

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 18:18

Annoyeddd · 03/06/2025 17:51

Was he not offered a school at all or did you turn down the offer as the school was completely unsuitable

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he was offered Kemnal technology college , he has Tourette’s and other SEN needs and I didn’t feel Kemnal could meet them , plus I know quite a few people with terrible experiences there , my plan was/ is to just keep him at home until a suitable school comes available. I have an appeal hearing in a couple of weeks for Darrick , but I am happy to keep him at home if it comes to it as that was my plan anyway , just feel bad for him seeing all his mates excited and knowing where they are going ! Xx

Annoyeddd · 03/06/2025 17:51

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 15:58

Hi, thank you for replying so quick , that’s reassuring thank you he currently has no school for September so fingers crossed 🤞

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Was he not offered a school at all or did you turn down the offer as the school was completely unsuitable

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 17:48

LostMySocks · 03/06/2025 16:44

DS has just given up a Ravenswood place as he was offered a different school.
Everything is moving as Judd reallocated many more places than usual. It's just taking a while to trickle down via the grammars to the comps.

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Hi, thank you for your reply , and that’s really helpful info ! I’ve been really chilled out over the whole thing but as it’s getting on I’ve definitely started to worry a bit more so this helps a lot to know xx

LostMySocks · 03/06/2025 16:44

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 15:25

Hi , sorry to jump on this post , my son currently is 6th on Ravenswood waiting list and 56 on Darrick wood , he’s moved a lot since April on the Ravenswood list , is it likely he will be offered a place at one of these before September or does movement slow down a lot now on the lists ? Thank you 🙏

DS has just given up a Ravenswood place as he was offered a different school.
Everything is moving as Judd reallocated many more places than usual. It's just taking a while to trickle down via the grammars to the comps.

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 15:58

HerderofDragons · 03/06/2025 15:29

Hey Pinkfox I would say on past experience really good chance of getting Ravens Wood before September. Lots of movement still up to mid July and 6 is really high. No idea about DW I'm afraid.

Hi, thank you for replying so quick , that’s reassuring thank you he currently has no school for September so fingers crossed 🤞

HerderofDragons · 03/06/2025 15:29

Hey Pinkfox I would say on past experience really good chance of getting Ravens Wood before September. Lots of movement still up to mid July and 6 is really high. No idea about DW I'm afraid.

Pinkfox87 · 03/06/2025 15:25

Hi , sorry to jump on this post , my son currently is 6th on Ravenswood waiting list and 56 on Darrick wood , he’s moved a lot since April on the Ravenswood list , is it likely he will be offered a place at one of these before September or does movement slow down a lot now on the lists ? Thank you 🙏

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Thebromleymum · 30/05/2025 21:21

Elim81 · 29/05/2025 19:09

Omg I just got offered first choice Harris Beckenham 😂😫we are so happy.

Congrats 🥰

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Thebromleymum · 30/05/2025 21:21

SydneyCarton · 29/05/2025 11:56

@Thebromleymum We got an offer from Bullers Wood about an hour ago Grin so you were right about half term! So relieved and happy, also pleased that we got it before the transition day so she can go there with her friends as we didn’t actually get a chance to view the school before applying because of clashing open evenings. Fingers crossed for the others on this thread who are waiting

Such great news. So happy for you !

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SydneyCarton · 29/05/2025 21:43

Wow great news!

Elim81 · 29/05/2025 19:09

Omg I just got offered first choice Harris Beckenham 😂😫we are so happy.

SydneyCarton · 29/05/2025 15:49

Thanks @Elim81 , hope you hear good news too soon x

Elim81 · 29/05/2025 15:41

So happy for you. What's great half term surprise 😍

SydneyCarton · 29/05/2025 11:56

@Thebromleymum We got an offer from Bullers Wood about an hour ago Grin so you were right about half term! So relieved and happy, also pleased that we got it before the transition day so she can go there with her friends as we didn’t actually get a chance to view the school before applying because of clashing open evenings. Fingers crossed for the others on this thread who are waiting

Elim81 · 22/05/2025 05:44

Oh really? I thought they closed over half term. There has been quite a lot of movement already in the last 2 weeks so hopefully more soon.

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Thebromleymum · 21/05/2025 21:45

If it helps… Last year quite a few of my friends got offers on the waiting list over May half term (including us!). we were also told the weeks prior to that, that they were focused on primary applications.

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SydneyCarton · 21/05/2025 16:27

One of DDs classmates got an offer from Newstead this week, and the thread on the eleven plus forum also mentioned some
movement there, which presumably will trickle down assuming it’s not just grammar places being shuffled around. Interesting to know about the primary offers taking priority at the moment.

LostMySocks · 21/05/2025 16:05

I was told that the Bromley team are focusing on primary offers this week.

Elim81 · 21/05/2025 11:25

Has anyone had any good news? I declined my offer last week and moved from 18th to 5th on the waitlist for 1st choice , may have nothing to do with it but I'm not complaining. Fingers crossed now.

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