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Cohort welcome · How this room works, and the house rules.

A short note from the convenor — what this room is, what it isn't, and how to ask for recommendations without burning an invite.

House Rules
The Editors21 Apr0 replies
11+ Applications Answered

Has anyone heard movement on the waiting list yet?

We were on the waiting list for 11+ and had our first call yesterday — wondered whether anyone else had heard anything this cycle.

Waiting list
Helena24 Apr0 replies
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Honest 11+ shortlist for SW London — am I being too ambitious?

DD is in Year 5, comfortable top-half at a non-selective indie. Currently looking at SPGS, Putney High, Wimbledon High and Surbiton…

2027 entry11+shortlist
Mum of two SW185 weeks ago0 replies
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Is tutoring from Year 3 actually necessary now, or are we losing the plot?

I keep hearing about families starting 11+ tutoring in Year 3. Genuinely — is that the new normal, or is it noise from a vocal minority?

11+tutoring
Year 3 mum5 weeks ago0 replies
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Latymer Upper 11+ — what does the interview actually look like in 2026?

Anyone whose child interviewed at Latymer Upper this year — was it group, 1:1, or both? Any sense of what they actually asked?

2026 entry11+interview
First-time 11+5 weeks ago0 replies
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Got a reject from first-choice school, totally blindsided. What now?

DD got an unexpected reject from her first-choice school last week. Two offers in hand, two waitlists. I'm a mess, she's surprisingly fine…

2026 entry11+offers
Crushed in NW317 May0 replies
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ISEB Pre-Test vs CAT4 — does either school actually tell you the score?

Trying to work out how schools weight the ISEB Pre-Test in their decision. None of them seem to publish anything useful.

2027 entry11+iseb
Anon dad15 May0 replies
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Writing the letter to the Head — would a member read mine?

Third choice. Placing far too much weight on the letter I know, but would value a thoughtful second pair of eyes. DM welcome.

AdmissionsPrivate DM
Priya23 Apr0 replies
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best schools in london

whats the best school

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Sathish G.11 May0 replies
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best school for ars

Hi whats the best school for arts

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Sathish G.27 Apr0 replies
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