Hampton 11+

[mummy2aPrince09]

Calling all parents who’s ds sat the 11+ today... ds said maths was super hard and not the usual questions, he said he couldn’t finish the paper. Wondering if it was the case for the majority or he just had a bad day...

Hi no handwritten note here, the letter was emailed

Two boys I know are declining their offers to go to a closer school. The wait list will move.

Thanks for the above messages. The letter was emailed. I thought they would post the letters after emailing. Did anybody receive them in the post as well?

Also do they ever offer scholarships on the waiting list (not the academic ones obviously) or just offers of a place I wonder? What happens to scholarships at schools if they are turned down?

No post, just email.

I doubt Hampton have a waiting list for scholarships. Most schools don't. They select who they want upfront.

Does anyone know how many are on the waiting list?

@Sophie, all schools on this thread offer scholarships that they know wont be accepted, it's part of the whole game of offering to the top level dc that the schools all want to attract.

When is the offers morning or afternoon at Hampton?

I believe it’s tomorrow morning

Hi 11pluswait... DS was offered a 13+ place starting Year 9 in September 2022, but the taster day is not until September 2020... We moved from abroad and never had a chance to actually visit Hampton, which is unfortunate as we need to make a final decision soon on whether to decline or accept LU’s alternative offer... May I ask what time the 11+ offer holders’ open morning will start tomorrow...? If I am free I might call Hampton and ask if they would be able to squeeze my 13+ DS tomorrow as well... Thank you so so much...

Hi Tiredofelevenplus - the offer states that the open morning will from from 9.35-10.45. It also says it's exclusively for boys with an offer of a place for Sept 2020 but as your circumstances are a bit unique it's worth a call to them. The Admissions are really helpful. Good luck

There are visitor’s events this term & next and you can be put on a waiting list for one of these, particularly as your ds has done brilliantly & has an offer (info on the web site). I have friends who’ve been able to visit after being on the waiting list as people pull out nearer the time. Best to call admissions and ask, I always find them helpful

Thank you so much, 11pluswait and boysandgirls! The problem is that LU’s offer expires on 06MAR2020 (Friday next week), and we unfortunately have never had a chance to visit Hampton. Two brilliant schools (with slightly different strengths/focus) and our family loves both. It’s a difficult choice (LU now or Hampton in Year 9). Very aware that we are in a privileged position as well. I think that I will try to call Hampton and ask if they would be able to allow us to join the 11+ tomorrow morning. Would probably be our only chance to visit Hampton before LU’s deadline next week. I would like to advise the schools about our decision as soon as possible, so that they are able to offer the place to another, equally deserving, child.

Has anyone from the waitlist heard anything ?

Know a couple on the waitlist...nothing yet. Deadline for accepting first offers is noon Friday, and with Tiffin out this week, hopefully some movement after that. Good luck.

Hi, has anyone on the waiting list heard anything?

Hi all! Anyone sitting the 10+ this November?

I know this is an old thread. Where did your DC end up and did they get a music scholarship? I am hoping for one this year and wondering what level they need to be.