Hi
I live in the catchment for the Redbridge 11+ although not in RB itself. I was wondering if anyone had information to share about the record numbers of applications for this year's (ie 2014 entry) 11+?
I understand that normal years have several hundred applicants but that this year that total is into the thousands. Is this correct?
So my main questions are -
- If the area is effectively to run as a superselective grammar system, are local people planning to send their kids to the local comps? Or are they making other plans?
- Does anyone know if this will mean that the catchment area is reduced to only cover Redbridge addresses in future years?
- Any idea if this is a blip year? Or likely to be the start of a trend?
I know that these questions are almost impossible to answer, but I am very interested! We have always discounted Redbridge as a place to move to because of the 11+ system. BUT if it is a superselective area and local kids are sent to the local comps then it becomes a whole lot more appealing to us......
Any thoughts or information gratefully received.....
(Might also post in education as it is a busier thread)