The vast majority of children in Nottinghamshire due to start secondary education in September have been offered one of their top four choices of school. The rate has risen slightly compared to last year, to more than 98 per cent, despite an increase in demand on Nottinghamshire County Council for school places. Last year 97.1 per cent were given a place at one of their listed preferences. A total of 91 per cent of children were given their parent’s first preference and six per cent were offered their second. Last year, 89.6 per cent were offered their first choice. Families had greatest succe…
