11+ 2025 support thread #2

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Yes I've read this too. In fact I've read that by the time the outcome of catchment people drop out and the people who put another school ahead of it then pretty much everyone in the top 700 gets a place eventually. Though I can't quite understand why they'd go through the bother of marking 700 English papers if it makes almost no difference to the cohort who eventually get in. Why wouldn't they just have a multiple choice English paper and mark it properly?

Either way would be great to have some dea of where we stand soon. And then I can talk seriously to DD about preference order. Though is hard to do that when Henrietta Barnett is and will remain a hypothetical

I would treat HBS as if she got in and place it on your list accordingly.

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I was just wondering if anyone has any updates on when the Trafford Consortium results will be released. I understand they are expected around mid-October, but I’m curious to know if a specific date has been confirmed yet. Cant wait anymore even though the child is not that much happy about the exam. my hopes is still high😀

The last few years it's been the week before half term. I think last year they did end up giving the exact date results would be released about a week before. The year before they said it would be on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of that last week and of course they kept us waiting for as long as possible until the Thursday 😅

Thank you so much,Usually, people count the days after an exam, waiting anxiously for the results. For me, I found myself counting every second. I know it’s a bit impatient of me! I even kept asking my child if they had any idea about their expected score, but since the answers kept changing each time, I’ve decided to stop asking😁

Latymer results question again - I had read somewhere that the first round were due on teh 30th september but I have just gone to their website and it now says first week in october. Is that an older date or a newer date? I also don't understand the out of catchment messages above. Could you take the exam even if you weren't living in one of the postcodes listed? Is that what you mean by out of catchment? Or is there a smaller catchment beyond those postcodes that is what you are referring to.
Many thanks for your help.

I know what you mean, it's easy to be impatient when this affects the next 7 years of their lives and after they've put so much work in beforehand!

My son didn't come out feeling very positive and he's usually a good judge of how well he's done so we're probably out, but it will still be nice to just be able to put a lid on it once and for all!

I truly felt a bit guilty that we couldn't give our child a proper holiday this year or much opportunity for entertainment. I kept telling him that if he worked hard this year, he wouldn’t need to worry about anything for the next seven years — which, looking back, was quite unrealistic. However, I’m genuinely proud that he put in all his effort and did his very best.
There were moments when he expressed frustration about not being allowed to play games or take breaks, especially after the mock exams and tests at home. Although his predictions were mostly accurate, during the real exam, his answers were different from what I expected. I realized afterward that he was completely blank during the exam. It wasn’t an easy test, but thankfully, it wasn’t overly difficult either, which was a relief.
Lately, I’ve stopped pressing him with questions and I’m trying my best to not let my anxiety show. I want him to enjoy this time, and I keep reminding him that no matter the results — pass or fail — what matters most is that he gave his best. Deep down, I know he understands my thoughts and feelings. At the end of the day, everything we do is for his bright future.😍

@DadsbabeLast year it was Tues 22/10, I think they confirmed it a few days before. The schools start to close after Weds 22/10 this year, so I’d expect anywhere between the Mon - Weds that week.

I think they leave it as late as possible to minimise calls into school. Trafford secondary admissions policy for this year says don’t put down a grammar school if you child didn’t pass it! There are some mad people around!

There’s a part of me focused on seeing the results through and closing this chapter, recognizing that it’s not a conclusion but rather a necessary step toward what lies ahead. When I reviewed the experiences of parents from previous years, it became evident that until the results are officially announced, making any assumptions is premature. The feedback from children often contrasts sharply with the actual outcomes. For instance, several parents shared that their children described the exam as “too easy” and confidently expected to pass, yet they ultimately scored below the qualifying mark. Conversely, those who reported the exam as “challenging” or “on par with mocks and home tests” generally achieved higher scores. Interestingly, even some students who left more than ten questions unanswered still managed to pass. This unpredictability is understandable, given that children of around 10 years old may not accurately recall or fully grasp their performance during the exam itself.

Yes catchment is that long list of postcodes but weirdly people who live outside of those still apply in their hundreds. No one really knows why - just practice I guess. You can in theory move into catchment after the exam (before January) and be offered a place but only a small handful do.

Yes they did say by 30 September previously so if it says first week of October that's v annoying! I was actually hoping for today as previous years it has been between 24th and 26th but I know October is not unheard of

That seems completely bizzare to have anyone able to take the tests but also have a catchment area when it comes to actually being able to offer places. Talk about giving themselves more work than necessary.

The date change is very annoying. I thought that maybe it was me going a bit mad because i couldn't find the reference to the 30th Sept in my emails and so wasn;t sure where I got that in to my mind. But if you think the same then yes, looks like they have changed it and pushed it back which doesn't give them that much time to then mark the other papers.

Thanks for your help and best of luck.

I know. I think it stems from a legal challenge from someone who was intending to move into catchment, but you'd think there'd be better ways around it.

The 30 September date was on the out of office email someone cut and paste into the exams plus forum. It didn't sound unfamiliar to me though. It's possible the website always said a different date. Was it a "by" date?

Last year though it got pushed back to "mid oct' and then was released on 11 Oct. Nerve wracking

Hi Ladies, finally found the group again. Congrats to those who made it through to second rounds.

We will not know until late october and I have uncomfortable waves of anxiety. We are exhausted, I could not imagine opening a book. Ive given DS a whole week off and he's been lapping up the screen time.

I really loved seeing the insights from those who did not pass. Your openness and honesty is notable. I think it's helpful for future parents to go into this eyes wide open.

Welcome back :)

Here you go… it just says first week in October but now you’ve said about an out of office message that does ring a bell! So maybe it always said this and the out of office is more recent? Who knows.

Headteachers found out yesterday (Wednesday) for the Kent test!

@Fancykins DID they!! How do you know?

God, the next three weeks feel so LOOOONG. I’ve asked my boys to keep an eye on the whereabouts of their books and find an excuse to call me IMMEDIATELY should they go missing, and dear god I feel utterly INSANE.

I’m a primary school secretary! So spent my day stealing and photocopying books 😂and gathering info for appeals.

They didn't give a specific date last year - just told us the week before to expect results the following week (before half term break). We then got an email lunchtime on the Tuesday to say we could log on to portal. At least it's.not a case of waiting for the postman which it was when my eldest sat the test and results weren't on line!

!!! IMMEDIATELY cancelling morning plans to go and stare at our (lovely) office staff. 😂😅

Oh good luck everybody!

Wait so schools find out before parents , or is this unique to the Kent test ?

Bucks headteachers find out the day before parents get results, and some heads will share with Y6 staff, depending on SLT.