Almost one in six children in England were refused a place at their first choice of secondary school this year, rising to one in three in London and its suburbs.
Government figures published today show nearly 92,000 11-year-olds - 16.8% of the 547,000 children who applied to start secondary school this September - did not get into the school their parents wanted. Across London and Greater London, 34% were rejected from their top choice secondary school. The Independent Schools Show offers parents a unique opportunity to meet with the heads and registrars of a good selection of the UK's leading independent schools. This is an invaluable opportunity for both parents and pupils when the competition for places is so tough.
