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12+ entry

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:43 pm
by Waiting_For_Godot
Is there a list of schools that have a 12+ entry? I think Bucks do but I want to find a site or some info on grammar schools nationwide that do this.

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:22 am
by Sally-Anne
To the best of my knowledge, Bucks is the only area with a formal 12+/13+ process. The current process is outlined here https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/schoo ... -procedure" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , but some schools are proposing to administer their own tests from 2013 viewtopic.php?f=12&t=23462" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The only area that claims not to permit entry to grammars after Year 7 is Redbridge, although I have always assumed that there must be some form of late test when a vacancy arises.

In all other areas the "12+" will not be formalised, but simply be some form of late entrance test, usually administered by the school itself, in the event that spaces arise.

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:27 am
by yoyo123
In all other areas the "12+" will not be formalised, but simply be some form of late entrance test, usually administered by the school itself, in the event that spaces arise.
that's the case here in Kent

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:11 pm
by Waiting_For_Godot
Thanks for this info. :)

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:56 pm
by Doodlesmum
Parkstone School for Girls in Poole, Dorset do a 12+ as well!

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:07 pm
by stevew61
13+ with boarding option. :)

http://www.reading-school.co.uk/uploads ... 013-14.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:27 am
by Minesatea
Colchester Royal Grammar school have formal 13+ (but only 4 places).

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:38 pm
by capers123
Gloucestershire grammars all allow for some kind of testing for transfer post-11+.

Some have 11+ style for Y7 / Y8, others have exams that are compared with the existing cohort and if the applicant reaches a suitable standard, then they will be offered a place. IF there IS a place. If the school is full, then an appeal would be needed.

However, often children have left within the first year, so though full, it could be argued that the school can cope with extra pupils at the appeal.

Re: 12+ entry

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:55 pm
by pheasantchick
I know a family who sucessfully got into st George's, harpenden (over subscribed state school) after failing for a year 7 entry. They were out of catchment. Maybe its worth trying this route. They didn't have to do any entrance exams.