sallygill wrote:
Hi all
Well done to all the children for working so hard!!
Can I have some advice please?
My son scored 231, I am not sure how to go about doing the school application.
I am not sure if I should put FW as first choice then Handsworth Grammar? Is 231 enough points? Is it a waiting list game? Aston and BV Is too far I think for a child to travel for the next five years....
I seriously don’t know what to do....
Congrats Sallygill - that's a great score. Last score for 2018 entry for FW was 228, offers day was 232. So, although borderline, going by previous years you have a pretty good chance.
Always put them in the order of your priority on CAF. In your case FW, followed by Handsworth. If you don't get FW, Handsworth will automatically become your first choice. The schools have no idea where you place them on your form and this is common misconception people have. If 231 wasn't enough for FW, on the 1st March you will be offered Handsworth and placed on waiting list for FW.