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11+ Appeal
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:00 pm
by Missedby1
My son is in the bucs system- he missed by 1 point- He is the youngest in his class and was born at the end of August. I think he was unlucky- his general scores are good. I think he will manage the grammar school, and I think he will get support from his headmaster. At the end of the day- he only missed by 1 - should I still roll out the evidence of just appeal to their judgement
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:25 pm
by Etienne
The odds are in your favour, but take nothing for granted.
Last year approx. 30% of appeals with a score of 120 were unsuccessful.
What was the other score? 120+119 would make for a much better case than 120+114.
missed by 1
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:18 pm
by wraysburymum
My daughter also scored 120, and initially I was very upset. However the accompanying gumph says that last year 2006 there were 900 appeals of which 37% were successful. Of these (330 ish) 85% were of grades 116-120. I was feeling a lot happier but, being out of area, am now not so sure. I know the school will be very supportive but am I getting my hopes up? Three of her friends also scored 120, does that mean we are all in direct competition now also?
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:26 pm
by Etienne
In Bucks your selection appeal is decided entirely on its own merits - there is no "competition" at this stage.
Regards
11+
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:04 am
by Missedby1
His other score was 117- so will put the effort in. Not sure how to position the appeal as it was so close- what should we focus on
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:09 am
by Etienne
Read the Q&As, B10, 11, 12.
Focus on academic evidence.
Regards
Appeal
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:07 pm
by Missedby1
Many thanks for your help