KEHS Birmingham year 7 waiting list

I think it's the 11th, but it probably is for offer holders only. Some may decline before then though, so an invitation may happen, hard to tell.

@pigtailroad the taster is for offer holders only. Offer holders usually decline after they have heard about their state school allocation (is it still March?). Then there is movement on waiting lists.
Best of luck!

It's a very strong community even post leaving. My mum, now in her seventies, has been to several official reunions for her year group, I'm in touch with loads of mine on fb and went the last reunion, we have another coming up in June. Last time about 50 from our year group of 78 went which isn't bad, given most don't live anywhere near Brum now. My parents basically ran a free hotel last time!

I know of one girl asked to leave, but other things going on, that was early on & another left for EHS again other things going on. There are the usual falling outs & some fruity behaviour in lower years, which I think is/would be common in all schools. My dd is a chill person & has not had problems with friendships beyond "Jane went to the drama studio without me today" rubbish when she first started, disruption in classes in non existent to hear her tell it.
Some very quiet studious girls 'frighteningly clever' according to my DD, a few she suspects may be on the spectrum, they seem to be quite protective of each other & in her friendship group at least, snide, leaving girls out & just bring an all round arse hole behaviour is very much checked by peers.
As for being pushy - that's not my experience. I left school at 15 with no qualifications & I REALLY think there's more to life than academics & have been keen to always let my DD know this. I think as I said previously, the teachers are experts as sussing a child's strengths early & feeding rather than pushing. No homework in holidays, teachers are open to helping if the girls approach or 6th formers.
If anything I would say any pressure that exists comes from some parents😬- but it's an academic school, so you pay your money & takes your choice.
I don't think EHS results are far behind are they? And the added benefit of being a straight through school, so I suppose the teachers know the girls inside out.
I suppose it's like any school, some have really good experiences & others not, but I wouldn't worry about a quiet girl, it's practically a magnet for quieter girls

I'd make sure she goes to the taster day in February, I think that can help clarify opinions. Neice 2 will be going, and hopefully she will then choose between there and EHS, she's currently undecided.

My niece is there and loves it, in as far as any teenager loves going to school 🤣. She taken up new sports, e.g. cricket and fencing , and is learning Ancient Greek just like her mum, aunt and granny did there, has great friends and is generally happy. She's also a quiet kid, but no bullying seen that we're aware of and they do seem to play to each child's strengths.

Hi thanks for replies. @DibbleDooDah @WhineyVaginey
I have been told it is very pushy and that there can be a lot of bullying that isn't dealt with

I sort of can't believe it. But I have been warned off it by a lot of people.
My daughter got it without any tutoring, but is not a loud / overly confident character, and I don't want her to get pushed aside.
People say she will be nurtured more at EHS.
At the same time it is like no12 best ranked school so don't want to just turn down the opportunity

@Notsoeasy24 what was it you wanted to know? My dd is in lower 6th, just finished her gcse's this summer. Really happy there, has made lovely friends in the girls & the boys. Teaching is great, loads of opportunity to find your 'thing' academic or extra curricula wise.
The girls do hold themselves to high standards - but the school were very adamant for parents to 'lay off' during exam season.
Usual falling outs in lower years until they find their "people". Girls seem to mature if a little 'naive' I find in some respects.
My dd is in the very privileged position to be on 100% bursary, it's never been a thing, flaunting wealth is a big no, no. None of her friends have ever been bothered about coming & staying in my scruffy little house in a not so nice part of the city.
Teachers are really approachable- the first parents evening I ever went to, her two language teachers told me she was a natural linguist. She took 4 languages at GCSE, passed them all with 9's (not so humble brag😊) - so they just 'get' the girls.
I've heard great things about EHS & I know of a few swaps from EHS to us & the other way round.
Horses for courses I suppose. I entered my DD for KEHS & the 11+, didn't do EHS as I couldn't afford the exam fee at the time. I'm so hugely grateful that she's had a chance to go there. If there's anything in particular you like to know, please feel free to ask me or DM.
And best of luck to your dd whatever she decides, what a fantastic dilemma to be in!

What are you hearing about KEHS? It’s very common for those who weren’t successful in gaining a place to “talk it down”. Listen only to people with girls actually there right now.

Jumping on this thread. My daughter has a place at kehs and ehs. I am hearing not so good comments about kehs which is a bit of a dilemma. Any views?

@pigtailroad My daughter got a place off the waiting list 5 years ago. If memory serves me, it was after the acceptance date for state offers, early March I think.
So there is movement, even with over offering (which is quite normal for all independent schools from what I've been led to understand). Also an extra class was added last year - perhaps in advance of VAT hike?.

Anyway, best of luck to your daughter.

I was surprised about her preference. She likes both but thought EHS was a better fit, she's quite a bouncy girl! Saying that, she's also has a taster lesson there so maybe can see herself in class, whereas KEHS's isn't until February.

So niece 2 has an offer, but also one for EHS which was her favorite, although apparently she's now dithering. They have until the end of Feb to decide, so that could be a place freed up, just to give you a real life example of how it works. And of course Camp Hill is in the mix there possibly.

Yes, send it now in response to their waitlist offer letter. Then just wait

I'd do it this week as a response to their letter.

I agree that once the grammar offers come out that there will likely be movement, particularly with the introduction of VAT.

it never hurts to drop admissions a line thanking them for the waitlist offer and stating that you will accept a school place should one be offered at a later date.

Then it’s likely to be a waiting game until 1st March I’m afraid.

And thanks for reminding me to check in with my sister re niece2!

Good luck, it's a great school.

My niece goes there, as did I (and my sisters back in the day). Notball candidates will have been put on the waiting list, so well done DD. Not everyone takes up the place, one of my sisters got in from the waiting list. Several people will be holding on to see if they get Camp Hill and may decline their place in March. It's a waiting game.