Can you get a rejection after a taster day at private prep?

[RedWaterlilly]

DD (in Reception) had a taster day 3 weeks ago at a private prep. Before she was offered a taster day I had an interview with the Head teacher, I had to provide DD's latest school report (plus her previous nurseries) and I believe they've asked for references from her current state school.

I've not heard from them since then so I have no idea how DD did apart from what DD told me (she loved it).

I've emailed the school last week but they said they've not had a chance to look into the admission applications.

It's really keeping me awake at night as we love this school and have no other options unless we want to travel quite a bit further. I thought it would be quite straightforward. Could I child get a rejection after a taster day? They had about 10 places in Reception (across 2 classes) when she went for the taster day a d there was one other girl having a taster day at the same time.

Unless there is something going on (ie some key staff off sick at the moment) I’d be seriously concerned about the efficiency of the school, whether they end up accepting your daughter or not!
Our school make a decision immediately after taster days and children often start the very next day if there’s a space (we are an oversubscribed school at the moment so many classes have no room).
Perhaps they are still waiting for references from her state school? Are you keen to start her straight away if she’s offered a place, or wait until after Easter? And do the school know your intentions?

We applied for Reception summer term, so not really in a rush but still think we should know by now.

I meant I'd not want to put DD through another taster day and raise her hopes