Query about waiting list places for Southwark primary applications 2018

[beachhousegirl]

I think I've got the answer I wanted from southwark so I've deleted the content of this post! Thanks.

[alex_b]

As I understand it lists are drawn up entirely on the entrance criteria for each school, the school doesn't know (or care) where you placed them on the preference. One thing we were told (at Belham) is that if you're not in the top 1 or 2 places on the waiting list you are extremely unlikely to get in through the waiting list.

[beachhousegirl]

Thank you. That's really helpful.

The gist of my original post was, if anyone else is interested, does it matter where you originally put a school (i.e. 1st or 2nd) for the purpose of the waiting list? I'm sure you are absolutely right - it doesn't matter. The lady I spoke to at Southwark confirmed this too, although she did go on to say, do put your most wanted school first...

[Renata Hamvas]

It doesn't matter, but if you get offered your first choice school you won't be on the waiting list for your second choice one.

[beachhousegirl]

Thank you, Renata. That is helpful. I had't thought of that!