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Kingston Grammar 11+

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mondaygirl · 14/01/2014 13:55

Does anyone know how many sat the 11+ exam this year for Kingston Grammar, and when you can expect to be called back for an interview?

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ttcnumber3maybe · 20/01/2014 21:03

We didn't tutor either, just a bit of extra work at home. Ds in an 'outstanding' state primary and in all top sets, at level 5. Ten plus was an experiment for us as well and wanted to see really how he got on, didnt hold out huge hope esp after hampton, but really just want to know now for his sake as he asks me if post has been every day (and honestly ive been downplaying it). ds was a bit flummoxed by hampton and rushed it all, but he had loved the school at open day ... mind you we have an outstanding (and free) state secondary on our doorstep where kids reg get into oxbridge and russel group unis so lucky position really... But it's the not knowing!

Fruitbat05 · 20/01/2014 21:12

It is the not knowing, my DS very keen footballer which isn't the biggest sport at KSG, but it would be nice to hear! Good luck, am sure we'll all be updated soon. Yikes

CherryEmma · 21/01/2014 13:36

Hello, have you tried posting this on Kingston Local talk board too? Here's the link:

local.mumsnet.com/Talk/kingston-upon-thames/local-active

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wheresthebeach · 21/01/2014 17:37

Still silence...we avoided exam prep too as wanted so see where dd fell naturally. Now wishing...sigh

Fruitbat05 · 21/01/2014 19:29

Same here, at least the experience of the exam will be good for next year, no matter what the outcome. Every cloud and all that!

Alana1975 · 22/01/2014 09:14

We daughter took 10+ at KGS but we have not heard about the results either.

CountessDracula · 22/01/2014 13:40

We didn't tutor dd for the 10+ either

ttcnumber3maybe · 22/01/2014 14:16

Nothing today in post!!

Fruitbat05 · 22/01/2014 15:10

Nothing here either!

wheresthebeach · 22/01/2014 23:52

No post for two days....making me crazy. Which is crazy.

wheresthebeach · 22/01/2014 23:59

No post for two days....making me crazy. Which is crazy.

castlesintheair · 23/01/2014 06:39

IIRC on the email it said they send letters on 13th Feb so we should all relax and enjoy this "not knowing" stage Confused

Contessa28 · 23/01/2014 14:17

Hi! I was told that if it is a rejection they send out a letter and you hear within two weeks?

wheresthebeach · 23/01/2014 15:54

Who by??

Contessa28 · 23/01/2014 22:16

Sorry I meant to say that someone i know who went through this a few years ago (tho it may have changed!) said that interviews start a couple of weeks after the exam and they start calling for interview. If you are not in the running you get a letter. Reading the kgs info, it does suggest that you get a letter if you are to be invited for an interview 2 weeks after the exam (tho by all accounts they are doing 11+ first and running late) and interviews 2 wks after. Surely they must send letters out if you aren't in the running? Aaarrrggghhh! Wish they were clearer so we know and can prepare kids for worst if need be ...!

wheresthebeach · 23/01/2014 22:28

Certainly not the clearest communication in the world.

Contessa28 · 24/01/2014 16:20

I just called kgs and they are sending out letters (hopefully today they said!) to let us know the next process and whether an interview or try again next year ... Fingers crossed all!!

wheresthebeach · 28/01/2014 12:58

Still nothing....

Alana1975 · 28/01/2014 13:29

nothing as well

Chooknhook · 28/01/2014 14:43

Hello all! My DD sat the KGS 11+ this year and the not knowing the result is killing me... Did your DCs get general or maths/English interviews? My DD had a maths interview (which is def her weaker subject) and hasn't said anything about the interview other than she got a question wrong. Probably better not to know if the result's not the one we want... Does anyone know how many of those with interviews will be put on the waiting list? Unfortunately it's the only school she wants...

amidaiwish · 28/01/2014 15:21

Sorry chooknhook can't help only to say I know lots who have had interviews and no one has heard yet. The only school which seems to be quick getting offers out is st george's weybridge. So don't fret yet !

Contessa28 · 28/01/2014 18:17

Sir William Perkins have also put offers out for friends who have done the 11 plus. Not sure about rgs Guildford yet or hampton?

Chooknhook · 28/01/2014 18:31

We know of letters going out from SWPS, Radnor House, Surbiton High School and St.Georges. I think Wimbledon High are posting results out on 4th Feb. Good luck to everyone!

ClaraMaugham · 28/01/2014 23:51

Hi Chooknhook - we're waiting for 11+ too. Not expecting to hear anything for another week though. The waiting is the worst. No one seems to have any numbers to cheer us up, although general feedback is that they make quite a lot of offers. I have certainly known many DC be offered KGS in the past, including several who turned it down for other schools. So fingers crossed we should be in with a shot. Getting to interview is definitely an achievement so far!

reddidi · 29/01/2014 01:05

From the information emailed to 11+ applicants:

Offers will be sent by first class post on:

Tuesday 4th February 2014 for girls
Thursday 13th February 2014 for boys

All acceptances are due by noon on Wednesday 5th March 2014.

Note there is a separate thread for 10+ handholding.

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