Nine-year-old Veera Kotecha knew the odds were steep when she sat down for the opportunity class test.

She was one 13,263 fighting for 1840 places in a coveted class. When her test centre descended into chaos , with riot police called and children in tears, those odds felt even longer.

She persevered, knowing how important this test was to her parents. But on Friday, the reality of the highly competitive selective and opportunity class test became apparent.

She didn’t get in. Knowing the odds didn’t make the news any easier.

“I am disappointed,” she said, her voice small. “I will keep working hard.”

This disappointment was felt by thousands of young children when the results of the highly competitive opportunity class test were released.

For all the hours of study, money spent in t

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