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firsttrax · 2025-02-15T06:31:14+00:00

Setting up this thread for those of us with DC joining year 7 SW London schools in 2026. We’re planning to apply to KCS, Hampton, Epsom and Reed’s. Have been living in Dubai for three years, returning in August for year 6 at DS’ old prep school. DS has an online tutor focussing on exam technique and any gaps in the curriculum, plus Atom. Current school is great but definitely not preparing him for 11+!

lg1040 · 12/02/2026 10:24

For us it's the sports offering. My DD does gymnastics outside of school currently and Putney offers gymnastics (although she didn't get the sports scholarship) and JAGs only does team sports that my DD is not that interested in. So it will be a question when we go to JAGs as to what they offer and how they introduce otherwise sporty kids to new sports and at Putney - what is the gymnastics like if you didn't get the scholarship. They are so nose to nose with their results as it's such a tricky choice for us.

Seasaltlady · 12/02/2026 10:22

lg1040 · 12/02/2026 09:48

same here! so delighted. Now having to choose between JAG's and Putney. I know how lucky we are and don't mean to sound smug at all but does anyone have any feedback? Again for balance - we didn't get into Alleyns and my learning from this is that it's easier to get into all girls schools then coed. JAGs is much easier for us location wise but Putney is my DD's favourite and she loves gymnastics...

In the same boat trying to decide between Putney and LEH. Putney is accessible by public transport but for LEH we are dependent on the coach for DD and a 35min drive to get there if we ever needed to collect her, go to the school etc. DD is happy with both schools and we booked offer days. I am mostly leaning towards Putney (from an accessibility perspective), but DH is very keen on LEH! Are there any other considerations to take into perspective besides the (very crucial) location?

ABCFulham · 12/02/2026 10:04

Congratulations @lg1040 and your DD and must be lovely to be spoilt for choice!! My view is that vicinity to the school is important as the intensity of early morning and after school clubs and activities, time with new friends, etc. picks up. Logistics is the major factor that is weighing on our decision as we love the feel and culture of JAGS.

sevilleseville · 12/02/2026 09:50

lg1040 · 12/02/2026 09:48

same here! so delighted. Now having to choose between JAG's and Putney. I know how lucky we are and don't mean to sound smug at all but does anyone have any feedback? Again for balance - we didn't get into Alleyns and my learning from this is that it's easier to get into all girls schools then coed. JAGs is much easier for us location wise but Putney is my DD's favourite and she loves gymnastics...

Well done. Better location every time if not much else in it!

lg1040 · 12/02/2026 09:48

same here! so delighted. Now having to choose between JAG's and Putney. I know how lucky we are and don't mean to sound smug at all but does anyone have any feedback? Again for balance - we didn't get into Alleyns and my learning from this is that it's easier to get into all girls schools then coed. JAGs is much easier for us location wise but Putney is my DD's favourite and she loves gymnastics...

carbonelthecat · 12/02/2026 09:35

@ABCFulham Congrats - same for us! What a relief.

ABCFulham · 12/02/2026 09:31

JAGS emails are out and thankfully it is a yes for us... good luck everyone!

thejollypostwoman1 · 11/02/2026 18:29

Hereweg0again · 11/02/2026 16:59

@thejollypostwoman1 I had seen comms from LEH saying 'by Friday' and in previous years they have come out on the Wed or the Thursday. Putney had said 'mid-Feb' and that came out this week too. Really hope some of yours come before Friday x

Here’s hoping, best of luck to everyone furiously refreshing their inbox / checking their junk mail on Friday!

carbonelthecat · 11/02/2026 17:51

Also waiting for JAGs! I cracked just now and checked when we got DD1's offer email a few years ago and it was 08:58am - so hopefully we'll be out of our misery first thing!

lg1040 · 11/02/2026 17:29

also waiting for JAG's!

Hereweg0again · 11/02/2026 16:59

@thejollypostwoman1 I had seen comms from LEH saying 'by Friday' and in previous years they have come out on the Wed or the Thursday. Putney had said 'mid-Feb' and that came out this week too. Really hope some of yours come before Friday x

minipie · 11/02/2026 16:47

JAGS is tomorrow, anyone else waiting for that or is it a west london / boy crowd here?

todayortomorrow · 11/02/2026 16:39

MunchkinJ · 11/02/2026 14:59

Congrats on all the LEH offers! Yes, also feeling envious, and impatiently counting down to Friday. So near, yet so far!

Same here - I thought they were all quite united on Friday offers so it's even tougher to wait with so many offers coming out!

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firsttrax · 11/02/2026 16:09

Congrats on all the offers received so far! We’re delighted to have Reed’s and Epsom, now waiting (hoping) for the remaining ones to come on Friday 😃🤞

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thejollypostwoman1 · 11/02/2026 15:19

W4mamabear · 11/02/2026 13:01

Well done on LEH offers - has it arrived earlier than expected offer date? Hoping G&L comes early too!

V interested did LEH etc telegraph offers would come on Friday specifically or “by Friday” is there a likelihood that some schools come before then?

fairly desperate for news at this stage and I thought all would come on Fri!

MunchkinJ · 11/02/2026 14:59

Congrats on all the LEH offers! Yes, also feeling envious, and impatiently counting down to Friday. So near, yet so far!

Seasaltlady · 11/02/2026 14:21

ABCFulham · 11/02/2026 14:07

Amazing news and congrats to all! And full of envy as we are very exposed to the Friday fireworks 😂

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Thank you and good luck! :) x

ABCFulham · 11/02/2026 14:07

Seasaltlady · 11/02/2026 13:04

Also received LEH - this is going to be tricky! Although our and DD’s first choice still stands I think! Last two to hear from and then we are done…..:)

Amazing news and congrats to all! And full of envy as we are very exposed to the Friday fireworks 😂

Seasaltlady · 11/02/2026 13:04

Also received LEH - this is going to be tricky! Although our and DD’s first choice still stands I think! Last two to hear from and then we are done…..:)

W4mamabear · 11/02/2026 13:01

Well done on LEH offers - has it arrived earlier than expected offer date? Hoping G&L comes early too!

Dontknowmuchanymore · 11/02/2026 12:55

We’ve been offered LEH too which given how badly she said the second exam went is a real result! Unlikely we will accept it if she gets her first choice.

HanSB · 11/02/2026 12:21

LEH is out - DD has been given an academic scholarship but we will likely turn it down, need to chat with her after school. I'm sure for the waiting list there will be lots of movement over the coming weeks as everyone makes their decisions.

helicopterdad1979 · 11/02/2026 10:36

Dontknowmuchanymore · 11/02/2026 10:30

With my middle child, we were waitlisted for all ours a few years ago. All, bar one, offered within a month. PHS is a back up for many, aspirational for us but most probably lots will turn it down x

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thank you - that's good to know and very kind of you to say x

Dontknowmuchanymore · 11/02/2026 10:30

helicopterdad1979 · 11/02/2026 09:52

Congrats for those with PHS offers, DD has been wait-listed - hopefully there will be some movement on WL as other offers come out. Does anyone have any experience with PHS wait list from previous DD's? Very anxiously waiting the email from WHS now...!

With my middle child, we were waitlisted for all ours a few years ago. All, bar one, offered within a month. PHS is a back up for many, aspirational for us but most probably lots will turn it down x

helicopterdad1979 · 11/02/2026 09:52

Congrats for those with PHS offers, DD has been wait-listed - hopefully there will be some movement on WL as other offers come out. Does anyone have any experience with PHS wait list from previous DD's? Very anxiously waiting the email from WHS now...!