The short answer from official pages
Start with official admissions or route pages for your exact shortlist.
Classify each route consistently: published writing evidence, not explicitly stated in current published policy, or no writing section explicitly stated.
Re-check before final mocks so your plan reflects current published wording.
For a full map, use the school admissions guides hub and keep every row date-stamped.
School and route comparison table
| School or route | Region | Published summary | Creative writing status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: source | Official school/consortium pages | Start with admissions or examination hub pages only. | Mandatory source level | Schools hub |
| Step 2: classification | Explicit vs not explicit | Classify each route with the same labels for consistency. | Use explicit/not-explicit labels | Example official route source |
| Step 3: refresh | Annual cycle check | Re-check all rows before final mock month and applications. | Annual re-verification required | Example annual route page |
What this means for your plan this week
Run this as a short weekly process and your planning decisions become much easier.
- Open one official page and copy the URL into your tracker.
- Apply one of the three classification labels.
- Adjust next week's revision weighting from that label.
- Repeat for every target school and refresh before final mocks.
Parent checklist
- Use official pages as source-of-truth.
- Keep classification labels consistent.
- Date-stamp every verification pass.
Official links used in this guide
FAQ
What does not explicitly stated mean?
The referenced official page does not clearly name a writing section.
Should we trust unofficial lists first?
No. Use official admissions and route pages as source-of-truth.
How often should the tracker be updated?
At least once per cycle and again before final mock planning.
Where to go next
Turn this research into calmer weekly action
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