Non qualification - appeal?

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Cole1972
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Non qualification - appeal?

Post by Cole1972 »

Hi,
I am after some advice, my child scored 302.109

English 22/50
Maths 20/40
VR 49/80

He had his heart set on shfb we are in catchment. Is it worth appealing. Should I talk to the school direct or csse?
Etienne
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Re: Non qualification - appeal?

Post by Etienne »

Welcome!

You ought to check the success rate for appeals at the schools you're interested in. It can be difficult to win an appeal at some Essex schools - presumably because they are heavily oversubscribed.
Some of the Essex regulars may be able to tell you - or you have a legal right to get this information direct from the admission authority. See: http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeals/general#a39" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For advice about how to appeal, see:
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... cation#b11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appeal ... -school#c2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As a rule of thumb, the further away from the required score, the harder an appeal becomes.

If you talk to a headteacher, it should probably be to the head of your present school - you need to know how supportive they will be if you decide to appeal.
Etienne
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