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Currently on a secondary school waiting list - moving child a few weeks into the start of term?

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 21/08/2023 08:09

Hi all, with 2 weeks to go in slightly freaking out about the start of secondary school. We are currently on the waiting list for our top choice. At one point we were 3rd at the start of July but have now slipped to 10th. So the chances of being offered before term starts is now extremely low. I was hopeful we would be offered in the summer holidays and everything would work out. So we are now potentially facing a dilemma if we are offered once term has started. Has anyone moved their DC a few weeks into term? I am gutted he will miss out on the “getting to know you” stuff. Of course he might not be offered at all and this is also semi wishful thinking. But I have to be prepared.

The school he is currently going to is further away but he will know quite a lot of people from primary. Our first choice school he will know practically no one. Im worried about him making friends when groups have already been formed. But know this is probably short term pain. Any advice welcome. TIA

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 24/09/2023 09:00

YorkshireOldGal · 23/09/2023 20:27

No! So hard have been back and forth so many times!

i totally get it. In theory a few weeks vs 5-7 years is an easy decision. But in reality is so much harder.
To get technical, have you compared gcse/alevel options? Languages etc. Might help nudge you in one direction.

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YorkshireOldGal · 24/09/2023 09:44

They are at a similar level for GCSEs but the school they have started at is much better for A Level results so that is a factor for sure

Turquoiseturtle3 · 24/09/2023 12:57

YorkshireOldGal · 24/09/2023 09:44

They are at a similar level for GCSEs but the school they have started at is much better for A Level results so that is a factor for sure

The results will partly be down to the incoming cohort and requirements of doing the course. Some expect an A or 7 at gcse to carry on whereas other places will take a B

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Turquoiseturtle3 · 25/09/2023 10:51

Good luck with your decision making. Keep us posted!

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YorkshireOldGal · 25/09/2023 11:20

I think we’re going to make the move - heart in mouth but hopefully the write decision…

Turquoiseturtle3 · 25/09/2023 15:18

Ooooh, best of luck!!!! Go with your gut x

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