SW London Grammar and private senior school entry 2026

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Setting up this thread for those of us with DC joining year 7 SW London schools in 2026.

We’re planning to apply to KCS, Hampton, Epsom and Reed’s.

Have been living in Dubai for three years, returning in August for year 6 at DS’ old prep school.

DS has an online tutor focussing on exam technique and any gaps in the curriculum, plus Atom. Current school is great but definitely not preparing him for 11+!

Yes, we know of two boys offered from the waitlist at two other schools but nothing from KGS. Perhaps they over offered more than usual this year, or had an unusually high acceptance rate, or a combination of the two? I’m getting the impression they might not go to the waitlist at all😬

@Surbimum have you proactively expressed your keen interest to the school? That you are willing to accept as soon as an offer lands. I've seen it helps sometimes.

Thank you, I have (multiple times!) Just keeping my fingers crossed now, but approaching their midday deadline and it’s looking like they don’t need to go the waitlist ☹️

I see. Good luck @Surbimum I hope things work out for you!

Anyone been offered a waitlist place from Alleyns?

I have reached out to them immediately after the outcome email as well not sure how helpful this is as they do not disclose any information about the waiting list. Feeling less hopeful now as well, but as the deadline is approaching they might reach out to some on WL tomorrow. Good luck to everyone who are still waiting

There doesn't seem to be much movement on PHS or G&L waitlist this year (I heard from friends)

Same with WHS, as far as we know, from friends waiting for an opening.

Same with CLS, sadly

Seems like CLS made some offers starting from Friday, wishing you good news soon

Our friends DD got a PHS spot through the waitlist on Monday.

KGS had nudged people to complete forms/decline offers yesterday.

I heard there has been movement on WHS waitlist today