One Point

[sheriphat]

Hi my DD failed by 1 point to reach the pass mark. Is it worth asking for a recount? Who should I approach? Why is there no information from the school explaining what to do next if you are unhappy with the outcome?

[scary mum]

Which school are you talking about? Some schools will allow you to have a manual re-mark, but I've rarely (if ever!) heard of a mark changing. You cannot appeal for entry to a school until you have applied & been turned down (after March 1st). Have you looked on the local authority website? Ours has information about what to do in these circumstances.

[Etienne]

Hi my DD failed by 1 point to reach the pass mark. Is it worth asking for a recount? Who should I approach? Why is there no information from the school explaining what to do next if you are unhappy with the outcome?

Some general information here (mostly what has been sent to us for some areas, and not necessaily up to date for 2021):
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[sheriphat]

Hi my DD failed by 1 point to reach the pass mark. Is it worth asking for a recount? Who should I approach? Why is there no information from the school explaining what to do next if you are unhappy with the outcome?

Some general information here (mostly what has been sent to us for some areas, and not necessaily up to date for 2021):
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b55" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the information. If I want a review hearing do I approach the school or LA?

[Etienne]

Thanks for the information. If I want a review hearing do I approach the school or LA?

We don't know whereabouts you are, but most admission authorities do not offer a review. (They are not obliged to.)
Some areas that might hold reviews are mentioned here:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Reviews - where they exist - tend to be arranged via the LA.

.... if you are unhappy with the outcome?

In most cases what would happen is that you include the grammar school on your CAF, and wait to be refused on 1st March. At that point there would be advice from the school or LA on how to take your case to an independent appeal if you are dissatisfied.

[sheriphat]

Thanks for the information. If I want a review hearing do I approach the school or LA?

We don't know whereabouts you are, but most admission authorities do not offer a review. (They are not obliged to.)
Some areas that might hold reviews are mentioned here:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Reviews - where they exist - tend to be arranged via the LA.

.... if you are unhappy with the outcome?

In most cases what would happen is that you include the grammar school on your CAF, and wait to be refused on 1st March. At that point there would be advice from the school or LA on how to take your case to an independent appeal if you are dissatisfied.

Thanks for the info. I have been reading some of the information which seems to be from parents in areas where primary schools expect children to sit the 11 plus and practice with them. Therefore they have the support of the Head Teacher. We are in London and my DD's school will not comment on whether she should have passed because the LA do not administer the 11+. Is it still worth review/appealing?

[hermanmunster]

Thanks for the info. I have been reading some of the information which seems to be from parents in areas where primary schools expect children to sit the 11 plus and practice with them. Therefore they have the support of the Head Teacher. We are in London and my DD's school will not comment on whether she should have passed because the LA do not administer the 11+. Is it still worth review/appealing?

Which schools are you interested in? which exam did your child take?

Worth remembering that although headteachers may support appeals / reviews the primary schools do not practice the tests with the children.

[Etienne]

Is it still worth review/appealing?

To stand any chance, will you have sufficient academic evidence?
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b11" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And (for an appeal) strong reasons for wanting a place at a school which is very likely to be full?
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... -school#c2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[sheriphat]

Thanks for the info. I have been reading some of the information which seems to be from parents in areas where primary schools expect children to sit the 11 plus and practice with them. Therefore they have the support of the Head Teacher. We are in London and my DD's school will not comment on whether she should have passed because the LA do not administer the 11+. Is it still worth review/appealing?

Which schools are you interested in? which exam did your child take?

Worth remembering that although headteachers may support appeals / reviews the primary schools do not practice the tests with the children.

We took 11+ for Newstead Wood.

[sheriphat]

Thanks for the information. If I want a review hearing do I approach the school or LA?

We don't know whereabouts you are, but most admission authorities do not offer a review. (They are not obliged to.)
Some areas that might hold reviews are mentioned here:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/appea ... cation#b18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Reviews - where they exist - tend to be arranged via the LA.

.... if you are unhappy with the outcome?

In most cases what would happen is that you include the grammar school on your CAF, and wait to be refused on 1st March. At that point there would be advice from the school or LA on how to take your case to an independent appeal if you are dissatisfied.

Do I have to list the Grammar school I am appealing against first on the CAF?