More than nine out out of ten children have received a place in their first choice of secondary school in York, new figures reveal.
School admission figures for entry in September show that 93 per cent of York children – 1,793 – have been allocated their first preference of school.
This is an increase of 4.4 per cent on last year’s figures.
City of York Council’s figures published today (1 March) show that 98.2 per cent of pupils got one of their five preferences, an increase of 1.9 per cent on last year’s figures.
Parents who applied online can find out where their child has been allocated a place by logging into their parent portal account here.
Parents who made written applications will receive a letter confirming their admission arrangements. Anyone who didn’t receive their first choice of school will also receive written information.
34 miss out
A total of 34 pupils didn’t get any of their preferences.
“These were largely made up of parents or carers who did not apply for their catchment school, despite being advised to do so, preferring to apply for schools a considerable distance from their home,” said a City of York Council spokesperson.
The total size of the cohort starting school in September 2021 is 1,921 pupils, compared to 1,947 last year.
Councillor Keith Orrell, executive member for education, children and young people, said: “I’m delighted that so many young people will be able to attend their first choice of secondary school this year. I know it’s been an incredibly difficult time over the last few months and I hope that knowing their plans for September will help young people start to look to the future.
“I wish all those starting a new school in September the best of luck with the next phase of their learning journey.”
Any parent whose children may be eligible for free school meals – one of a number of benefits that come with applying for the pupil premium – should apply through their parent portal account here.