11+ exams for Boys Grammar Schools in Sutton

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gremlin
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11+ exams for Boys Grammar Schools in Sutton

Post by gremlin »

Are the 11+ exams for Wallington, Sutton & Wilsons all much the same standard? I have heard differing reports some say that Sutton is the most difficult others say Wilson's. I have to start thinking about secondary schools and it all looks so stressful.

Many thanks

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Amoda
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Post by Amoda »

In my humble opinion (and my DS who has just been through the process), Wilsons was definitely the toughest. Sutton and Wallington are about the same.
when the process will end
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Post by when the process will end »

I believe that one should not think a lot about which one is easy or hard. You can help your DS to prepare for the exams and hope for the best.

Every child will have a different opinion about the exams for various schools.
gremlin
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Post by gremlin »

Thank you for your responses. I suppose first thing is to visit the schools on their open days and get a tutor lined up.

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Post by surreydad2010 »

I would agree with the above but I think Wilson's is only marginally harder. If you are well prepared then there is no reason not to do well in all three - they are all great schools (I have one at Wilsons, one just going to Wally Boys and I went to Sutton!)
Plum
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Post by Plum »

Hi Gremlin

Welcome to the forum!

DS didn't sit for Sutton so I can't comment on that but I think the hardest thing was keeping the motivation going for the 4 months between WCGS & Wilson's. Fortunately (IMO) for your DS, the exams have been moved for next year and are much closer together - having it right after Xmas was really tough for DS as we had family over from Oz (all very bad timing! :roll: ). However, some may consider this a disadvantage as if unsuccessful with Wallington, you still have a few more months to prepare for Wilson's. But in our case, as DS passed Wallington we lost the incentive a bit and were rather too relaxed for Wilson's! :oops:

Good luck with it all - I don't envy but hopefully it will all be worth it in the end!

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