11+ 2025 support thread #3

Hi, one of my friends child got admission after review in Stratford even on OOC

Yes you have to be in catchment when you apply. It is a large area though - maybe there's somewhere within it that would suit you better, or you could move somewhere with a good school you'd be in catchment for without exams? Good luck!

@DolphinOnASkateboard well done for getting the form off and everything crossed for you. Try to put it out of your mind as best you can.

Well done Trafford people - sounds like some string results.

Is anyone still waiting? Latymer round 2 and St Michael's I think. Anyone else? Maybe today is the day as it's then half term.

Any Trafford parents know what score Stretford accepted after local review last year or in recent years please? Or know how I can find out? Thanks.

Can I get some advice from anyone please: my DD didn’t get in Latymer but I’m thinking ahead for my younger son - he’s only 7! I’m trying to understand the admission policy, we currently live in the catchment for Latymer but by the time he does his test and if he passes would we have to stay in the catchment area? I’m not too happy with where we live right now but if it means he won't be considered then I’m willing to stay put. What do others think? Is there a minimum time after accepting a place you can move out of the area or would it be better if I stay put? Sorry if I’m not making much sense, I’ve been up with my baby most of the night feeding her constantly!

@Chorizo12She’s currently in Y6 and unfortunately didn’t pass for Urmston, but did pass Loreto so likely she will be going there. There are a few in her class who are going with her.

@Chorizo12 I don’t have any experience of Urmston but a fair bit of loreto.
Eldest dd left a couple of years ago has just started the third year of her law degree.
dd2 is in year 10.

On the whole I would say it’s a really good school.

positives would be-
Well rounded. All girls are encouraged to lots of extra curricular stuff. Lunch is an hour because they expect them to do lunch clubs.
Performing arts are amazing the 3 teachers in charge are brilliant .
Very high standards of behaviour expected.
Results are excellent and teaching is very good.
It feel like a community not an exam factory.

Downsides-

Very religious lots of retreats and days in chapel.
Very rigid lots of talk of the loreto way and not particularly progressive. They take pride in how they are still do things the Loreto way and have down since the school began.
They come down very hard on any bad behaviour even silly things.
Communication between send and teachers is zero although this might not be relevant to you.
Sport is atrocious. The girls that get picked for the teams aren’t the best just the ones the teachers like. Annoy one of the PE department and you will never get picked!

That sounds like a lot of negatives on the whole I’ve been pleased but even some teachers have rolled their eyes at me about the loreto way!

Thank you for the new thread @Pipsquiggle

Have all my fingers crossed for you @DolphinOnASkateboard

Another one here who needs to get a move on and complete the CAF!

Tea4216, if you are in Redbridge I think there are lots of good options. I do worry about the social side of WCHS and that it may be a bit too sheltered. So ultimately a different school my serve her better.

For us a lot of the 11 plus journey has been about realising our daughter's school was behind with teaching and getting her up to speed. If your daughter has learnt enough to pass the exam she is going to do well in any good school.

Then again fingers crossed the cut off this year is in your favour!

@ImpatientBlanket that’s amazing! You must be so proud. My DD got lower but I’m living in hope 😂

our state school option isn’t so bad actually. I went to look at it last week and I was very pleasantly surprised. So if my DD doesn’t get in to WCHS we have a back up, best wishes to you and your DD x

I can't edit and I clearly can't read! Long day. Having to catch up work from all the time wasted checking my email for results.

By the pass mark do you mean 104?

They give you the previous year's cut off from offer day for getting places from common catchment area: 110.63. What they don't give is the lowest score from waitlist that gets in. From what I understand there is some movement there

My daughter got 114.

Thanks so much for this. We wanted Sale as that where her brother attends. I really liked the vibe at Urmston on the open evening so that and some of the positive comments on here are helping!

That’s great to hear! Some positive things! just out of interest how come DD2 didn’t got to Urmston? Anything out you off?
also for DD1 did she find many children went on their own? My DD is the only one to pass in her class.

@ImpatientBlanket congrats! My DD passed too but only a few marks above the pass mark of 104. Can I ask how many marks yours got? I’m debating whether she’ll actually get in as there must be loads who passed but they will only take in 192 top ones.

Anyone know?

DD1 is at Urmston and really enjoying it so far (Y7 so not been long). She has had quite a shock with the amount of homework though, she is coping but this half term has been welcome.

I also attended Urmston but that was some years ago so probably not useful 😂😂

DD2 will be attending Loreto (Hopefully). The only downside for us is the location as we are in Urmston so it’s quite a long commute but she is happy to do it. Can’t comment as yet though!

I have a DC at Urmston Grammar in year 8. We originally wanted Sale but actually preferred Urmston at the Open Evening and it’s actually worked out really well for us. The quality of the teaching seems good and DC likes all the teachers, has made lots of new friends and is doing really well. It feels like a very kind and supportive school and he’s had no problems with behavioural issues (unlike the nightmare that was his primary school). He actually got in by the local review but has had no problems keeping up and is in the top set for maths. I know nothing about Loreto so can’t compare.

Hi, any Trafford parents gave any opinions on Loreto vs Urmston? We have got both but unsure which one is better. Our first choice as Sale but we just missed it

I’d really appreciate some advice or insight, please. My DC scored 369 for Urmston, but we’re out of catchment (about 8 miles away, or roughly 5 miles in a straight line).
I understand many of us might be in a similar situation this year, but I wanted to ask if anyone has a sense of our chances of securing a place. Based on previous years, Urmston’s cutoff for the top 20 places has been around 370–371 for the past two years, and generally between 360–370 in earlier years.
If the cutoff stays within that range this year, we’re hoping the score might be enough for a top-20 offer, where catchment doesn’t apply. Otherwise, it could be more challenging for us, which would be disappointing since my DC worked really hard and achieved a strong result.
We also don’t yet know how many applicants scored above 370, so any thoughts or insights from others in a similar position would be really appreciated.
Thank you so much in advance!

We have been 2 years in a row as well. I would not recommend 😆

@slaybell that’s great news! It’s such a relief isn’t it?!

Oh god, I'd completely forgotten that we still have to do the CAF!

@troppibambini6Yes we are Cat 3. Baptised and in a feeder primary so she’s pretty much guaranteed a place. Phew.

So glad this is all over, two years in a row has been a journey! DS is in Y2 so a few years rest before it starts again!

Good luck! Well done for doing the review... fingers crossed for you guys x

Thanks both.