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108 Appeal
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:57 pm
by Gunner
Is it worth appealing with a score of 108? DS did really well in CATS, and was doing well in tests . Is it worth getting written back up from school
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:22 pm
by Gunner
Any one out there in a similar position or have been? Any advice would be much appreciated
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:00 pm
by Reading Mum
you haven't mentioned which school
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:02 pm
by Gunner
Think the only school that we may have a slim chance is Upton Court Grammar
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:29 pm
by Corioboria
I'm going to be appealing to St Bernards with 110 score. I don't have any infor that will help you yet, but goig into the primary school tomorrow to meet the Head & I'll let you know if I find anything useful out
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:37 pm
by Gunner
Thanks v much. Is it best to find out first if the Head at my daughters primary is willing to support our application. Im just confused on what to put on the CAF form. Shall I put Upton as a first choice or a back up school?
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:38 pm
by chad
If Upton is your first choice then put that first, the equal preference system ensures that it doesn't affect your eligibility for your second choice school. You need the school on the CAF to be able to appeal for a place.
The appeal for Upton will be for non qualification and for a place.
You need evidence of high ability over and beyond the 111 pass mark (top sets, predicted 555 SATS,high achiever within the school), this can be from all academic areas (SATS & CATS included) and would be helped by school support, also why you think your child did not achieve on that particular day. If there wasn't any particular reason then say so..... everyone can have an off day, was there an area that brought their score down? Verbal/Non verbal is there a reason for this?. You also need to say why Upton is your preferred school and why it would be the most appropriate school for your child.
HTH
Chad
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:44 pm
by chad
There was also the possibility of a remark (back in 2005) I am not sure whether it is still an option..... There was a fee but was refunded if the score was proved to be incorrect.
This might be an option?
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:21 pm
by Gunner
How do I ask for a remark? Is it Slough council?
Re: 108 Appeal
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:43 pm
by Bewildered
Call the school where DS sat the 11+, directly. Do it soon or you won't get the result in time for the CAF deadline.
Don't forget half term starts for many schools on Friday (Many have an inset day on Friday).
Good Luck
Bw