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Children starting secondary school in England and Wales in September will be offered places this week.
Last year, 83% of applicants in England got their first choice, but what if parents aren’t happy?
When do parents find out secondary school places 2024?
If you missed the deadline to apply for a place, in England your application will not be considered until after the first round of offers are made.
In Wales, if you had a good reason for the delay, such as moving to the area after the deadline, the local authority should have considered it alongside on-time applications.
How are secondary school places decided?
Children in care, or who have previously been in care, are given top priority.
Some prioritise children from a particular religion, or those who pass an entrance exam.
- 96% gave precedence to siblings of current pupils
- 88% were more likely to give places to local children
- Only 5% prioritised disadvantaged pupils.
Do children with SEND get priority for school places?
If your child has special education needs and…
