London 7+ results

[wandymum]

We're due to get our first letter through on Thursday but hold out little hope so starting a thread for mutual commiseration (congratulation for the lucky ones), advice on breaking bad news and comparing notes about waiting lists although not sure we'll even be lucky enough to get to that stage.

I have thought about little else for the last two weeks and feel more nervous than I did before getting my own A level results.

Come reassure me that not getting the school you want at 7 isn't the end of the world!

Bracing myself with wine before tomorrow's news. Results aren't even out yet and I've already been asked by about 5 parents in the playground how he got on. I'd been counting down the days until we'd find out but know I'm thinking not knowing may be better.

Is that KCJS you're waiting for Wandy? Very best of luck to you - wonderful school! My DS have been so happy there.

The selection process is really robust and I think they are very fair. They seem to know what they're looking for and boys really thrive.

Yes it is KCJS thanks mertonmama.

We'd love DS to go but there were so many boys sitting the test, so much tutoring going on and whilst he is bright he isn't the most mature. I don't think we did anywhere near enough prep and he is such a dreamer that I wouldn't be at all surprised if he'd spent the 3 hours staring out the window.

Don't despair - both DS went to state school and both are thriving. We did tutor but certainly didn't go over board - an hour a week for about a year.

And don't worry if you're on the waiting list. It does move as soon as the acceptance deadline closes.

How's your post? Ours is dreadful - waiting for 11+ for DD next week. Wish they would email!

Good point our post is rubbish so may well be the weekend before I get the letter.

Thanks for the reassurance and good to hear not everyone there has been 'hot-housed' in advance.

Best of luck Wandy and Mertonmama..not long now..

Good luck to both of you and your DS and hope its good news. I'll also be waiting for the post tmrw.......

A no here

So sorry to hear that. Big hug to you. What are the other options?

He's at a prep that will carry on through to 13 (thank goodness) so we'll leave him there and try again at that point. It's not very academically pushy though and tends to send more to boarding schools than London day which isn't what I want although DH is keen.

You might want to look at trying 11+ for kings - have you heard about them cutting the size of their 13+ intake in favour of an 11+ cohort? Not v helpful to those at 13+ preps who has their eye on kings.

I am so sorry Wandy.. I guess it's just a very tough year with almost 10 : 1 ratio. It's good that you already have DS at a good place and as lots of MN say.. Sometimes kids bloom a little later..hugs and wishes for you..

DS is on the reserve list - really really pleased. (Sorry to hear your news Wandymum - I think you are very smart to have put your DS in a school that goes to 13. Mine is at a pre-prep so have been panicking.)

Michaelahpurple.. Would you know what will be intake at 11+ going forward and what it used to be historically at kcs for 11+ and 13+.

Thanks

Congratulations shoutymcshoutsmum ..great news..

congrats shouty! Did you hear yet AmyFowler?

No Wandy.. Post is nowhere in sight but not very hopeful either

We too waiting for the post...

Well done shouty to your DS

Well some boys must have got a straight yes kcw23 and amyfowler so chin up!

I just scrolled up through all the posts since this morning. Sorry to hear your news wandy.

Post has just arrived and its good news for us. So relaxed and happy for DS

Congrats kcw.

Congrats to all those who got places. What envelope size is a yes? I plan not to open mines and just keep the hope going for a day or so!

Congrats kcw23 and well done your DS!