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SW London Private & Grammar - applying for year 7 in 2023 (Part III)

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QuiteAJourney · 09/01/2023 18:58

Continuation from

www.mumsnet.com/talk/secondary/4697901-sw-london-private-grammar-applying-for-year-7-in-2023-part-ii?page=40&reply=122947087

An opportunity for parents of DC applying to private and grammar schools in SW London for entry in year 7 in 2023 to share their journeys.

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sheofthecats · 10/01/2023 18:48

"The portraits are still there!"

Really? All the ones since the 70s are back up?

woohooho · 10/01/2023 18:52

sheofthecats · 10/01/2023 18:48

"The portraits are still there!"

Really? All the ones since the 70s are back up?

I think so! I'm sure I was looking at them whilst standing behind a stall at the Christmas Fair! Will double check next time I'm there! Certainly the one before the current head was up there..

BrightLight04 · 10/01/2023 19:24

I guess Emanuel is emailing tomorrow afternoon.

Daydreamscometrue · 10/01/2023 19:28

BrightLight04 · 10/01/2023 19:24

I guess Emanuel is emailing tomorrow afternoon.

@BrightLight04 looks like it

Pollypocket81 · 10/01/2023 19:28

Emanuel emailed just now

BrightLight04 · 10/01/2023 19:32

BrightLight04 · 10/01/2023 19:24

I guess Emanuel is emailing tomorrow afternoon.

I should have posted here earlier so Emanuel would have emailed us earlier :D

Lolakath19 · 10/01/2023 19:37

Good luck to everyone waiting !!

SamPoodle123 · 10/01/2023 19:39

Emanuel emails are out!

NewNoo23 · 10/01/2023 19:46

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SamPoodle123 · 10/01/2023 19:47

@NewNoo23 sorry to hear that. Does he have interviews anywhere else?

Daydreamscometrue · 10/01/2023 19:56

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Sorry to hear that. Do you have other options?

Sycamoreheli · 10/01/2023 20:23

We've also had a no from Emanuel. My daughter received an offer 5 years ago, though she bombed the exam (in her own words), then my eldest son sat Emanuel 3 years ago and was offered KCS but not Emanuel. I have no idea what they're looking for based on our experience.

Disappointed as I really liked the school for this DC in particular, but he did say the reasoning paper was tough so not a complete surprise.

knopka · 10/01/2023 20:25

It's a no for our DS at 11+ . Still waiting for 10+ results

Sycamoreheli · 10/01/2023 20:27

I wonder how many they are taking through to interview. Based on this thread it seems not many!

bjmin · 10/01/2023 20:29

Sycamoreheli · 10/01/2023 20:27

I wonder how many they are taking through to interview. Based on this thread it seems not many!

good question. very sorry for the "no's". stay focused, keep the DC's happy, move forward.

knopka · 10/01/2023 20:41

Has anyone received a YES today from Emanuel?

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Sunshineseeking123 · 10/01/2023 20:47

So pleased to have found this thread today. Well done to all your DC on doing so well in what is a tough process, and thanks for all the helpful info.

Emanuel; in the video they shared in a previous email, they said they’re taking two thirds of applicants through to the group stage/interview. Seems like a lot, but seeing as in other years they’ve interviewed everyone (before the exam), it isn’t so surprising.

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QuiteAJourney · 10/01/2023 20:52

knopka · 10/01/2023 20:41

Has anyone received a YES today from Emanuel?

We have a yes (no siblings policy in our case).

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momomamiko · 10/01/2023 20:52

knopka · 10/01/2023 20:41

Has anyone received a YES today from Emanuel?

It is a yes for us - DS is happy as he really liked the school.

11minus · 10/01/2023 20:53

Emanuel it's a no for us 😥

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QuiteAJourney · 10/01/2023 20:55

Sorry for the no-es.

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Sycamoreheli · 10/01/2023 20:55

Congratulations to those going though

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QuiteAJourney · 10/01/2023 20:56

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Thanks.
Congrats @momomamiko

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