I realise this sounds a really silly question!
Offered second preference for DD (School A) . Most local school. We were expecting this and ok with it.
First preference was School B almost 2 miles away which she's in the feeder for but out of catchment.
Once places were released, I checked the spreadsheet and School B did allocate to our of catchment feeder just not quite far enough on distance.
I was told Monday that DD is 1st on the waiting list for School B but could go down.
First question, in what circs would she go down? As the waiting list is automatic, surely there's no one left to join it until the second round of applications?
Second, I know 2 people who have declined places at School B in the last 24 hours and gone private. But when I called admissions today to check if we had moved (as I hadn't heard anything) I was told no, we are still first. How is that possible?
Man on phone a bit grumpy, said not to keep calling. To be fair this was the first time I've called but I did email on Monday. I was also really polite but I understand they're probably run of their feet with anxious parents.
Do the waiting list places come up as places are made available? Or do they release them all in one go to the waiting list?
We are Cambridgeshire, if that makes a difference.
We've also accepted our second preference school to be on the safe side, though I've been reassured that won't affect the waiting list!