Siblings & Priority

Sibling priority, waiting lists, and the unwritten rules.

Last active 18 May

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Sibling priority — does it actually mean anything once the school is oversubscribed?

Younger DD up for 11+ at her older brother's school. Registrar said 'sibling priority is meaningful but not a guarantee'. What does that actually mean in practice?

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Sibling mum18 May0 replies

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Older sibling didn't get an offer — does younger one still get priority?

DS didn't get an offer from a school we love. Younger DD is 4 years behind. If we never enrolled an older sibling, do we still get any sibling consideration?

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Disappointed parent15 May0 replies

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Sibling priority — does it still hold at oversubscribed schools?

We have a strong sibling link but the school quietly moved to a 'sympathetic but not guaranteed' line. Experience welcome.

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Freddie19 Apr0 replies

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Two children at different schools — the logistics we wish we'd known.

Three years in. A practical thread on pick-ups, sports fixtures, and the weeks you wish you'd booked a driver.

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Emma16 Apr0 replies

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