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SET Sutton , Wilson and,Wallington schools

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Mommyingboys · 23/09/2024 13:48

Hi
Does anyone know when will the result of SET that took place on 17th Sep 2024 will be out ? Roughly how many students are called back for the second stage test ?
Thanks

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HappySnow · 20/10/2024 22:57

Sssssss123 · 20/10/2024 22:49

How many places does Wilsons have and because they pass fewer students, does that mean they offer to everyone that passed?

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Congratulations to your son!
Finger cross now!

670 boys have passed the second stage Entrance Examination for Wilson’s School. Unfortunately, around 500 boys will be disappointed if they put Wilson’s as their first choice.

Bbsrmum · 20/10/2024 22:52

Thanks for the info! Few info shared are sometimes confusing where they say that same scores kids will be allocated places based on distance.I am confused how to place school in preference in CAF.

Sssssss123 · 20/10/2024 22:49

Mommyingboys · 20/10/2024 22:45

Well done to your son.
Wilson has no catchment area.

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How many places does Wilsons have and because they pass fewer students, does that mean they offer to everyone that passed?

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Mommyingboys · 20/10/2024 22:45

Bbsrmum · 20/10/2024 22:42

My son qualified for all 3 . We are ooc and keen to know if Wilson has any catchment policy. We only have 3 options to provide our preferences in CAF. We stay in Coventry.

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Well done to your son.
Wilson has no catchment area.

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Bbsrmum · 20/10/2024 22:42

My son qualified for all 3 . We are ooc and keen to know if Wilson has any catchment policy. We only have 3 options to provide our preferences in CAF. We stay in Coventry.

3rdLucky · 20/10/2024 21:10

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Yawoo · 20/10/2024 19:41

@HappySnow 1249 candidates sat the second stage test and 918 met the required standard for Sutton Grammar School.

As WCGS score is lower than Sutton Grammar School, I think around 1100 boys are qualified for WCGS.

Araminta1003 · 20/10/2024 18:44

@HappySnow - my DC qualified for all 3 but we are unlikely to put WCGS down nor Sutton. Hope that helps. There will be others like us.

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Mommyingboys · 20/10/2024 18:34

HappySnow · 20/10/2024 13:35

Good afternoon! I would love to know how many boys qualified for WCGS. This has been our first-choice school from the beginning, and our son can literally walk there. However, we have no idea how many boys are ahead of him for admission.

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This is what I was trying to find but no luck. The only possibility will be someone replying whose DS has not qualified for WCGS and they have been told the number or passed candidates or some criteria info.

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OnlyTheBravest · 20/10/2024 16:32

The Whitgift foundation is trouble. They have already closed the girls school, so not only is there the VAT rise but I bet that there will be far less bursaries around this year for the two boys schools as well. Unfortunately, the knock on effect is likely to increase the numbers applying for the Sutton grammars. This makes predictions uncertain for this year's admission group and places an increased responsibility on parents to really understand the admissions criteria for the schools they intend on applying for.

HappySnow · 20/10/2024 15:57

OnlyTheBravest · 20/10/2024 15:37

@HappySnow The Sutton Grammars have never provided more than an 'you passed email' and it is difficult to tell how close you are to admission, especially this year as the VAT rise could impact the number of children seeking grammar places.

You best bet is to place the schools you want in the highest position on the admissions form and include a back up school that you are happy with and you know that you are eligible for. That way if you do not secure a place at the grammar school on national offers day then you will still secure a place at a school that you deem suitable for your DC.

We considered Whitgift School, but due to the VAT, we may not apply.

OnlyTheBravest · 20/10/2024 15:37

@HappySnow The Sutton Grammars have never provided more than an 'you passed email' and it is difficult to tell how close you are to admission, especially this year as the VAT rise could impact the number of children seeking grammar places.

You best bet is to place the schools you want in the highest position on the admissions form and include a back up school that you are happy with and you know that you are eligible for. That way if you do not secure a place at the grammar school on national offers day then you will still secure a place at a school that you deem suitable for your DC.

HappySnow · 20/10/2024 13:35

Mommyingboys · 19/10/2024 11:16

Hi
My friend is in the same position. Her son only passed for Wallington. That's why I have been trying to gauge some info about WCGS. But I did not get any reply. If there is anyone who has not passed WCGS then may be they have been told the number of candidates passed or some criteria used for scoring.
Sorry not of much help.

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Good afternoon! I would love to know how many boys qualified for WCGS. This has been our first-choice school from the beginning, and our son can literally walk there. However, we have no idea how many boys are ahead of him for admission.

YourOpalSnake · 20/10/2024 11:40

Good morning Wise People!!

Need some suggestion. We are out of catchment for Wallington Girls and Nonsuch. Our DD has qualified for Stage 2. How are people outside catchment deciding without any indication of score?

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Mommyingboys · 19/10/2024 11:16

momotam168 · 19/10/2024 11:05

hi,
my son got the WCGS pass email but no SGS, how do I know how big chance for his scores to get in? depends the scores in the SGS rejected email? or anyothers?
Thanks

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Hi
My friend is in the same position. Her son only passed for Wallington. That's why I have been trying to gauge some info about WCGS. But I did not get any reply. If there is anyone who has not passed WCGS then may be they have been told the number of candidates passed or some criteria used for scoring.
Sorry not of much help.

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momotam168 · 19/10/2024 11:05

Mommyingboys · 18/10/2024 16:55

Bump!
Any idea? Anyone knows how many children have qualified for WCGS?

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hi,
my son got the WCGS pass email but no SGS, how do I know how big chance for his scores to get in? depends the scores in the SGS rejected email? or anyothers?
Thanks

HappySnow · 18/10/2024 21:01

Anxiousmom2024 · 18/10/2024 18:39

How to find out the score? I am not able to see it in the email. It only mentions pass mark.

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As I mentioned, if the child passes the exam, the score is not provided. My son didn’t pass into Wilson’s, but he did at WCGS and SGS.

Anxiousmom2024 · 18/10/2024 18:39

HappySnow · 18/10/2024 15:06

If a child passes the exam, then marks are not provided.
For Wilson his total score was 478

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How to find out the score? I am not able to see it in the email. It only mentions pass mark.

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Mommyingboys · 18/10/2024 16:55

Mommyingboys · 18/10/2024 07:29

I am still not clear about Wallington's score calculation.
Can anyone who has not passed for Wallington share the breakdown of marks ? Have they mentioned how many students have qualified?
Thanks

Bump!
Any idea? Anyone knows how many children have qualified for WCGS?

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HappySnow · 18/10/2024 15:06

Yawoo · 18/10/2024 14:16

what is his overall mark?

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If a child passes the exam, then marks are not provided.
For Wilson his total score was 478

Twinmum7788 · 18/10/2024 14:59

Congrats to all the boys who have passed. My litte one passed and we have just filled in the CAF form.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how many children (boys) sat the SET 1 exam? I know 1230 sat the second stage though Wallington grammar school letter says a different number..very bizarre.

Such a relief that it's all done and dusted. Wishing everyone a restful half term. The children all deserve it! x

Yawoo · 18/10/2024 14:16

HappySnow · 18/10/2024 12:41

We have received all the emails now! 🎉 Unfortunately, he didn't pass Wilson's English by just a couple of points. However, he did perform very well in maths, sports, and music. We are hoping to be offered a place at Wallington! Now, let's keep our fingers crossed for March! Good luck, everyone! x

what is his overall mark?

HappySnow · 18/10/2024 12:41

We have received all the emails now! 🎉 Unfortunately, he didn't pass Wilson's English by just a couple of points. However, he did perform very well in maths, sports, and music. We are hoping to be offered a place at Wallington! Now, let's keep our fingers crossed for March! Good luck, everyone! x

HappySnow · 18/10/2024 09:26

We sent an email to WCGS and WSG regarding the SET results, as we only received them from SGS. I checked the junk folder too, but found nothing.

Interestingly, we didn’t receive any email prior to the music and sports aptitude tests, so we had to reach out to the admissions team a day before to find out what time we needed to be there.

Now, I’m wondering if there are others who are still waiting to hear back. It’s super stressful.

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Mommyingboys · 18/10/2024 07:29

I am still not clear about Wallington's score calculation.
Can anyone who has not passed for Wallington share the breakdown of marks ? Have they mentioned how many students have qualified?
Thanks

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