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Harris Westminster sister school (Clapham) email

So basically, I ended up passing the harris Westminster entrance exam however my priority group was oversubscribed (group 4) therefore they are unable to offer me a place. Today I received an email from HWSF offering me a place at their sister school Harris Clapham instead alongside an attachment explaining how it’s basically the same sort of institution as Harris Westminster, with both striving for academic success and whatnot.

I am unsure what to think about this as obviously Harris Westminster was my go to and number one choice and I do not know whether the Clapham campus has the same sort of ‘prestige’ as Westminster does or potential academic success rates, also whether they often give out offers to their sister school for those who don’t secure a place at Westminster and sort of why they did so (i hope that makes sense 😅). I understand that they are both part of the same federation.

Did anybody receive the same email, if so what are your thoughts and if anybody attends Harris Clapham sixth form is it worth it?

Thank youuuu

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by curious fox
So basically, I ended up passing the harris Westminster entrance exam however my priority group was oversubscribed (group 4) therefore they are unable to offer me a place. Today I received an email from HWSF offering me a place at their sister school Harris Clapham instead alongside an attachment explaining how it’s basically the same sort of institution as Harris Westminster, with both striving for academic success and whatnot.
I am unsure what to think about this as obviously Harris Westminster was my go to and number one choice and I do not know whether the Clapham campus has the same sort of ‘prestige’ as Westminster does or potential academic success rates, also whether they often give out offers to their sister school for those who don’t secure a place at Westminster and sort of why they did so (i hope that makes sense 😅). I understand that they are both part of the same federation.
Did anybody receive the same email, if so what are your thoughts and if anybody attends Harris Clapham sixth form is it worth it?
Thank youuuu

Same thing happened with me, and I got the email too from Harris Clapham. Honestly... Their a level grades and uni destinations just don't seem as good as HWSF or some of the other good London sixth forms

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by Mika^_^
Same thing happened with me, and I got the email too from Harris Clapham. Honestly... Their a level grades and uni destinations just don't seem as good as HWSF or some of the other good London sixth forms


yep, exactly what i’m thinking

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by curious fox
So basically, I ended up passing the harris Westminster entrance exam however my priority group was oversubscribed (group 4) therefore they are unable to offer me a place. Today I received an email from HWSF offering me a place at their sister school Harris Clapham instead alongside an attachment explaining how it’s basically the same sort of institution as Harris Westminster, with both striving for academic success and whatnot.
I am unsure what to think about this as obviously Harris Westminster was my go to and number one choice and I do not know whether the Clapham campus has the same sort of ‘prestige’ as Westminster does or potential academic success rates, also whether they often give out offers to their sister school for those who don’t secure a place at Westminster and sort of why they did so (i hope that makes sense 😅). I understand that they are both part of the same federation.
Did anybody receive the same email, if so what are your thoughts and if anybody attends Harris Clapham sixth form is it worth it?
Thank youuuu
Yeah I got the same email, not sure what to do though since they don’t have as big of a reputation as Westminster..

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by ArshyaV
Yeah I got the same email, not sure what to do though since they don’t have as big of a reputation as Westminster..


that’s true however i was looking further into it and their ofsted is actually really good

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by curious fox
that’s true however i was looking further into it and their ofsted is actually really good

Yeah but the ofsted isn't usually an accurate reflection of the school from what ive seen and clapham isn't even the best area

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