Be aware of the schools that have a sibling policy and those that do not.

This is important because if you are unaware, you won’t fully understand the entrance process.

I have spoken to several parents who have had a deep misunderstanding of the sibling policies at the schools that they applied to send their children to at 4+ and this led to them being deeply surprised when their child was then unsuccessful to their school/s of choice.

Don’t let this catch you out. Make sure that you are fully aware about the sibling policies at all of the schools that you are applying to send you child to.

Let me give you a few real examples of parents that I have spoken to previously.

I spoke to one father who was applying to Habs’ Boys’ School for 2025 entry. He called me and told me that he wasn’t worried because he was alumni at Haberdashers. I told him that literally meant nothing and he did not believe me. Another parent called me and told me that his older son was already at Habs’ Boys’ school and therefore it would be easier for his younger son to be offered a place. I told him this was absolutely not the case. Again, he did not believe me and he did not prepare his son. His son did pass the first round (as most boys I know did this year) but he did not pass the second round. Another one of my students passed his 7+ Assessments at Habs’ Boys’ School and I also prepared his sister for the 4+. She did not pass her 4+ and her 7+ Assessments. But she did pass her 11+ !

Other schools such as Faulkner House have a very strong sibling policy. Therefore it is important to know that it will be very difficult to pass the 4+ at this school as the majority of the places are offered to siblings.

Knowledge is absolute power when it comes to the 4+ Assessments.

If you would like to empower yourself, book an Additional Consultation with me and I will answer all of your questions. We have been preparing children to be very successful at all top inner and outer London schools for over 15 years now. Let us help you too.