Hi all,

I’m panicking a bit!!

We applied to both Adams andTTS. Adams is our first choice. I’ve just been reading the application guide from T&W council and it says that an offer from TTS will supersede the allocation made by the LA. What does this mean?

Does it mean that if TTS make an offer then Adams won’t even if they normally would make an offer???

Help!!

Our DD was offered TT as well as Newport High, but it was an easy decision to decline TT.
She's not too bothered about the superior TT sports facilities and results at NGHS are far better.
So one place up for grabs for the 1000 who didn't get offered TT!

Until yesterday I would have agreed with the comments about actively seeking sporty kids, but the 2 or 3 most talented sporty ones at DD's school didn't get offered a place. In previous years it would almost have been a 'given' that they would get places, so maybe there has been a slight shift in emphasis.

If you wish your child to be considered a place at Thomas Telford you must apply directly to the school. As a City Technology
College it operates its own independent admission arrangements. You must apply directly to the school and you should not
put Thomas Telford on your preference form.
Please be aware that by applying for a place at Thomas Telford School, should your child be offered a place at Thomas
Telford School, this offer will supersede a Local Authority school offer.
The Governing Bodies of Holy Trinity Academy and The Grammar Schools also ask parents to complete a
supplementary information form to provide additional information in order to apply their admissions criteria. You get the
supplementary form from the school direct and must return it to the school.
This supplementary form on it’s own will not be regarded as a valid application.

Looks like they have changed things

page 92 of the information booklet

Hi all,

I’m panicking a bit!!

We applied to both Adams andTTS. Adams is our first choice. I’ve just been reading the application guide from T&W council and it says that an offer from TTS will supersede the allocation made by the LA. What does this mean?

Does it mean that if TTS make an offer then Adams won’t even if they normally would make an offer???

Help!!

Why can't they just process applications via the CAF like normal human beings?

Btw, is that it's actually on the website??

I emailed them last night but decided to phone this morning anyway. Apparently, however, you can’t speak to them by phone and email is the only way to contact them so it’s now just a waiting game...