I don’t know how many people are in a similar situation to us but being on a waiting list isn’t fun and I thought having a thread where one can come and whinge at one’s leisure might be nice.
My DS has a place at a school we like and is on the waiting list for a school we prefer. Entry is for September 2026, so the time is drawing nearer, and it’s getting harder. We’ve been told new offers would be made in February/March this year (I’m guessing after half term), and I really hope my DS gets his offer then. I think we might pull out of the process if he doesn’t... though, to be honest, I never thought we’d wait this long in the first place. Things change when you’re in it! We initially thought we wouldn’t accept a waiting-list place at all. Not too cool for school any more! On the bright side, DS doesn’t seem to mind and sees September 2026 as a lifetime away.
Let’s keep this chat for friendly whinging and good conversations. If you’re thinking, why would you ever keep a child on a waiting list/ poor child, etc. I get it but those thoughts aren’t helpful here. They made a lot more sense to me before I found myself in the sticky, real-life situation.
Good luck to all and hope our kids end up in the school that’s best for them! Whether that’s the waiting-list school or another option 🙏