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2026 Wandsworth test result is out

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Kalista018 · 24/10/2025 12:23

Just received the email and still processing it. My son’s score is quite high, but it seems it’s not enough for Graveney. Could you please clarify whether Chestnut Grove still offers places primarily based on catchment area? Would a high score be considered at all if we live outside the catchment?

We live near Ashcroft, though we’re unsure about it as the school is known for being quite strict. We’re fairly new to London, so I’m still doing a lot of research to understand the options available.

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wandsworth25 · 24/10/2025 15:00

the information on the website only covers the years up to 2024? But anyone who sat the test must have been sent 2025 outcome data via email?

todayortomorrow · 24/10/2025 14:54

Kalista018 · 24/10/2025 12:23

Just received the email and still processing it. My son’s score is quite high, but it seems it’s not enough for Graveney. Could you please clarify whether Chestnut Grove still offers places primarily based on catchment area? Would a high score be considered at all if we live outside the catchment?

We live near Ashcroft, though we’re unsure about it as the school is known for being quite strict. We’re fairly new to London, so I’m still doing a lot of research to understand the options available.

All the information is on the Wandsworth website. Chestnut have 5 bands based on Wandsworth test score & the top band is normally a much larger distance so if you are in there you'll have a better chance. You can see the historic distances on the website.

Elembeeee · 24/10/2025 12:51

Chestnut Grove use the test to band. Then offers are made by distance in each band. Closest in each band get preference. Usually the top band has fewer applicants so the distance will be further.

Very sad over here. My child only got 210 - much much lower than predicted. It was a bad day I guess. On the plus it makes the CAF much simpler to complete now.

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