waiting list rules?
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waiting list rules?
I guess it may be on the BCC website somewhere, but I couldn't see it...
What are the rules about waiting lists - in particular:
My son passed 12+ and is on waiting list for prefered school (JHGS). Does he stay on the list indefinitely, including into the next school year, without having to take 13+?
Does he stay on the list even if not at a Bucks school (eg independant school)?
Thx
What are the rules about waiting lists - in particular:
My son passed 12+ and is on waiting list for prefered school (JHGS). Does he stay on the list indefinitely, including into the next school year, without having to take 13+?
Does he stay on the list even if not at a Bucks school (eg independant school)?
Thx
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Sally-Anne
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Hi Josephine
As G55 says, he can stay on the waiting list for a year until the 12+ pass "expires". He would then need to take the 13+ in February and qualify in order to stay on the waiting list for a further year.
The 12+ result "expires" once the 13+ result is known and supercedes it. I have to say I am posting that last sentence purely because that is what common sense dictates, rather than because I have seen it written down anywhere! There are so few children involved in the process at that point that I have never put the rules under my usual microscope.
He can stay on the list regardless of where his current school is - Timbuktu is fine, but I am guessing he will be a little closer?
From what I hear in recent months, you may be quite happy with BGS, although the inconvenience will still be a major factor for you.
Sally-Anne
As G55 says, he can stay on the waiting list for a year until the 12+ pass "expires". He would then need to take the 13+ in February and qualify in order to stay on the waiting list for a further year.
The 12+ result "expires" once the 13+ result is known and supercedes it. I have to say I am posting that last sentence purely because that is what common sense dictates, rather than because I have seen it written down anywhere! There are so few children involved in the process at that point that I have never put the rules under my usual microscope.
He can stay on the list regardless of where his current school is - Timbuktu is fine, but I am guessing he will be a little closer?
From what I hear in recent months, you may be quite happy with BGS, although the inconvenience will still be a major factor for you.
Sally-Anne
