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Sibling priority, waiting lists, and the unwritten rules.

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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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