thirdtimemum wrote:
I think they are increasing their admission numbers next year so I expect it will come down by a little. I would be surprised if it was below 330 though. Last yearvwas a real shocker with I expect quite a few disappointed children. It will be one to watch.
It was a shocker, we were initially disappointed but very happy with HGS now. For what it’s worth, DS got 328 (non pp) and obviously didn’t get a place from the waiting list. Last year saw the introduction of pp, but with the next intake that allocation will be “cancelled out” with the extra spaces they are opening. I think the cut off may drop a little, but I can’t see it going any lower than 330. I have heard that QMGS attracts a lot of interest from families in bordering counties where GS are fee- paying.
It is a shame that the Wolves and Walsall boys GS seem more competitive for places than the girls schools.
Just wanted to add to this that my daughter’s primary school has done several workshops with WGHS. My daughter is in y3, the school is in a deprived area. I think WGHs are trying to encourage pp applicants by making the school more open to links with local primaries.