4+ and 7+ results for DC3 and DC6

[justasmalltownmum]

Hello

More of a WWYD?

My 7yo has been offered places at both preps he sat the 7plus.

School A is ranked better academically. Has slightly better reputation and is known for pushing kids/ pressure.
No Pre prep.

School B is still very academic but ranked slightly lower than A. Not as pushy. Very family feel.

School B has also put my 3yo DC on the reserve list for 4+.

The deadline for 4+ acceptance has gone and they still haven't offered her a firm place.

I need to accept the 7plus place before the primary allocations in April. (Which means if I go with school A for 7plus, in theory school B could offer a place for 4+ in April if someone pulls out).

Or I could pick school B and they still don't offer a place for 4plus.

So wwyd?

TIA

When is the deadline for 7+? You may find that by accepting B your dc2 moves up the waiting list and there will be movement over Easter holidays when state school allocations are made.

The deadline for 7plus for both schools is 1st March

Where is dc1 now, does he have to move?

@LIZS

Where is dc1 now, does he have to move?

Both DC are at the local state.

I'd go for school B regardless. Family feel over pushy every time.

Bump

Anyone? I'm very stressed

School B - I would value family feel over pushyness anyway

Have you spoken to school B and asked them the likelihood of getting a place, explaining that this would help sway your choice?

@BendingSpoons

Have you spoken to school B and asked them the likelihood of getting a place, explaining that this would help sway your choice?

They haven't replied yet

Just an update,

School B have yet to reply. I'm a bit disappointed in that I feel like I'm chasing them.

School A have always replied within the same day by phone and followed up with email.

Actually I'd go for School A if that's otherwise your preference for your eldest and you were happy with it when you looked round. Without knowing what school it is, it's hard to gauge whether A is actually a tough boot camp sort of school or has a reputation which isn't necessarily justified. That's assuming you prefer A otherwise (which it sounds as though you might). If you prefer B, it might be worth the punt.

School B sounds rubbish at communicating especially as you really could do with knowing about the chance of an offer for No 2.

Would you want to turn down A and still end up with no offer at B for No 2?

@GU24Mum

Actually I'd go for School A if that's otherwise your preference for your eldest and you were happy with it when you looked round. Without knowing what school it is, it's hard to gauge whether A is actually a tough boot camp sort of school or has a reputation which isn't necessarily justified. That's assuming you prefer A otherwise (which it sounds as though you might). If you prefer B, it might be worth the punt.

School B sounds rubbish at communicating especially as you really could do with knowing about the chance of an offer for No 2.

Would you want to turn down A and still end up with no offer at B for No 2?

Thank you for replying.

School A is definitely the better school academically. This week they have also called and emailed to reassure me that DC did well and will be fine there. I have arranged a visit for this week and to speak to the head. It was arranged with no problems.

School b, I have emailed and had no reply. So when I called them today, I was told I cannot speak to the teacher I wanted to and that there is still no space for DC3 so that's that. She was the receptionist and quiet rude tbh. I've arranged a meeting with the head. But my feelings towards the school as a whole have changed.

I would always go for an organised school
that makes an effort with me and my child so school A. But I would probably call the head directly of school B to double check nobody there is just being incompetent. Waitlist normally means good enough to cope and many schools would prioritise siblings that are good enough.

Re state primary are you relying on sibling criteria for younger DC because if you are, check the wording. Some require sibling still there in September of entry.