Waiting for Results on 1st March

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Thought it would be nice to start a support thread on here about the wait for our DC getting into secondary schools. Anyone else glad the tests are all over?

oh no, how the hell does this happen. Poor boy. poor you.

Shit, that is bad. My son got through on headteacher's appeal due to v high marks in 2 parts and slightly below in the 3rd. So not hopeful now :(

Hey Mankyscotslass whereabouts are you? I live literally spitting distance from Audenshaw, can see the back of the school from one of our back bedrooms.

My lad who is nearly 9 is at St Stephens CE primary, his older brother went there too and the 6th form and is at University now. I want my lad to go there, its an excellent school, discipline is very good too and there are lots of extra-curricular activities.

I've got 2 years yet till the dreaded letter which says yes or no comes through the letterbox, it was nerve-racking enough when the eldest first applied and we only had to wait till November then but now its march. I am applying to St Thomas More (for the religious aspect) and Trinity Church of England High in Manchester where my daughter went. Have a look on www.trinityhigh.com.

Oh, Homewood's good though :) That's not as bad as it could be!

I was advised by someone-who-knows-someone that when you put down your choices for schools, if they've got into grammar, you should put down all the local grammars and no comps. That way, apparently, they know you're serious about grammar and will try to send you to the one nearest. If you put down a comp, they'll just send you there, and because you haven't put down any other grammars you can't appeal to go to them.

Nervous now.

Toby we live in the worst possible place though...west of Tenterden.

I'm in Ashford, and the distance was what stopped me putting down Homewood, or I would have.

Then you'll get NK no problem...
We'll have to go to appeal,...

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Sorry you didn't get what you were hoping for Ingles. There is still plenty of time for things to change so don't despair.

Need more

Mum2luke, we are over in Danebank!

Our choice would be Audenshaw, but unlikely to get in.

MIL has suggested Trinity also, will have a look at that, thanks.

Not hopeful because of the headteacher's appeal, but fingers crossed. My friend got her daughter into Highworth on appeal last year, despite not having even put it down on the form because she didn't pass the Kent Test. She appealed because she was told by someone in admissions at the school that they had unfilled places after the first round of admissions. It's definitely possible, but not a pleasant process :(

ah rite, Trinity is very good school, they are building too so there will be brand new classrooms soon as its finished.

They have very good sports, music, dance and drama there, have a look at the website, I think you'll be impressed. You can look at an online prospectus on there too. www.trinityhigh.com.

The 201 goes to Manchester and then either the
Good luck!!

whoops I think the 85 from Piccadilly Bus station goes to the back of the school on Boundary Lane

GX Sheepish doesn't suit you!

THanks Mum2luke!

I'm in a fighting mood GX, need some support?

LOL - My arse is on fire but, maybe deserved. Don't know - see what you think MadameFarage

gissa hint and will roll up my sleeves...

Ok - I'm going in - wish me luck

Bloody hell .... It's 5.OO!!!!!!!!!

Got email this morning - dd has her first choice soooo pleased!

for everyone who is happy with their results and so sorry for those who didn't get what they wanted

The very best of luck to all those still waiting

good luck carmina :)

2 minutes past 5 and nothing.

meanies.

quelle surprise. the server has dropped the connection because it might be busy.

You don't say.

Pan London e admissions site is down, what a surprise