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Why does the 11plus create so much trauma?

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sykes · 30/09/2008 23:48

I presume it's because there are less grammar schools? But when I passed it, years ago, you just did it. So, is that it? Less places? I do understand that but it seems worse than cramming for CEE.

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QueenMary · 01/10/2008 17:08

Huge pressure from parents imho. Grammar schools generally do very well in exams/league tables.

"Oh Tarquin, we don't mind if you fail as long as you do your best. We will always be proud of you."

NotCod · 01/10/2008 17:05

its because its really hard
i dotn htink id pass any more
id not wish this on anyone tbh

Milliways · 01/10/2008 17:04

Our local Girls grammar has no catchment area, so takes the 100 girls with highest mark - wherever they live if they are prepared to commute/move!

As it is always right near the top of all national league tables, there are always loads of entrants.

The boys school (also highly sought after) has an "area" but it covers a VERY large area!

NotAnOtter · 01/10/2008 00:03

no three of mine have gone so far

the school just takes the in area children as priority and only unfilled places sre offered to out of area children who pass

then they and i quote' get a rule out' and measure distance from school

we are 8 miles but sometimes children go fro farther afield

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sykes · 01/10/2008 00:00

I can see that if you're out of area, how can ypu get a place/is it impossible? Tell me to f off if I'm being too nosey.

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NotAnOtter · 30/09/2008 23:54

it is stressful

we live out-of-area so for those in our shoes gaining a place is even harder

no fun but great rewards for the lucky ones

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