Kew house and Radnor house waitlist

[Missty2021]

Hi is anyone who was waitlisted for Kew house or Radnor received an offer of a place for 2021?

Hi - we are in a really awful predicament - my son is year 6 going into Year 7 and his senior school place was withdrawn on the last day of term (it’s a private school) based on a hasty assessment of his needs (he has symptoms of autism with no learning difficulties) - he has managed fine throughout the last two years with no supplementary support) and his current school see no issue with his transition. I don’t wish the school who withdrew the offer to reconsider - they have clearly made their position clear and I have zero faith that he would be adequately supported. We are first in line for a place in our local state senior school but as we declined the place based on the other offer we did not need it. I am trying to speak to alternative schools but he worked so hard on his 11+ and interviews I’m not sure I want to subject him to further testing. I’m just devastated for him as he thinks he did something wrong:(

So sorry to hear. Maybe try a prep that goes to 13 like Falcon Boys or if you are on the transport links try Ewell Castle. Probably better to know now than in the future but so upsetting for your family.

That must have been a real shock and disappointment.

Is your son at a state or independent school at the moment? If the latter, can they help you find somewhere else asap?

Obviously get him onto the local authority lists asap and fingers crossed something turns up.

Although not the main pint right now but presumably the senior school will be returning all your deposit etc to you? It's really bad from that they've done this to you so late in the day.

That’s awful behaviour from the school!
Can you buy him some time by putting him in a school that goes to 13 and giving you tome to regroup?
I’m not sure where you are based but another option is to look at schools like St. James in Ashford who have a fabulous SEN department and get on the phone to similar schools to explain your situation. Also if you were at a prep school , email the head and get them involved to make phone calls on your behalf - no head master would want a child left high and dry like this

That’s awful. Have your DS received more than one offer? Friend’s DC declined an offer but realised they didn’t like their choice after the first term started. Then they called the school they declined a place and we’re accepted and could start from the next term.
If you had another offer, it’s worth to call the school.

Sorry for typo. “They” were accepted.

Scaffoldhell - we are open to all options at the moment. I have had some good conversations with a couple of schools already and so am hopeful a suitable solution will be found. The head at our existing school has been absolutely faultless in his support as have all the staff there.

Thanks all for the replies - I am investigating all the options mentioned and spending a lot of time reassuring him. A SENCO totally lacking in compassion or kindness, who badgers a 10 year old child to the point of tears is not really someone I would want to be responsible for his well being.

I will be writing formally to the head, the senco and the governors of the school in question as I think they owe my son a verbal and written apology at the very least. Right now my focus is soley on securing a place for my son and minimising the harm done to the confidence that he has gained in the past year. He was successful in both the ISEB and interviews so he had earned his place, his current school were clear that he had no on-going academic or behavioral concerns and reported that he was a model student - but they chose to make a judgement based on an ineffective assesment.

Thanks all

St James is a good shout. Also St Benedicts and Halliford.
In West London indies (including those schools you mentioned) this academic year 7, places have come up after the starting so if you did need to start in the state sector, there is a great chance to transfer within year 7.
Best of luck.

Hi @Missty2021 I hope all has worked out ok for your son - so sorry to hear what happened - that's awful. I have applied to. It's of these schools and my son has a recent autism diagnosis - similarly not requiring any specific support but it is part of who he is. I have disclosed this to schools but we have yet to do exams etc. I think he should do well in tests but interviews might be more tricky. If you would be able to PM the name of the school who did this it would be so much appreciated - as I say I have applied to both so would love to know if one behaves like this. Thanks in advance x

If my skills extended to knowing how to do pm I’d gladly share. Please feel free to drop me a note. It was a horrible time but he’s now well settled in a lovely school and doing well. I think he would benefit from a more academic environment but the main thing is that he’s happy. It’s a bit of a trek but better a long journey to the right school than a short journey to hell!

Thank you! I had to Google it, but it seems you can only send a PM if you log in via the website, rather than using the app. I have just sent you a message. Thanks so much!

I am also keen to find out which school this was. Had a similar experience with my son. Will PM you. Thank you