Families across England and Wales are waiting to hear if their children have got a place at the secondary school of their choice on national offer day. But this year they may be more nervous than ever, as places at well-regarded schools may be more scarce.
In 2018 around half of families in parts of London got into their first preference, while places were also in short supply in Bristol and Brighton. And this year’s forecast is for more families to miss out.
Has your child missed out on their preferred school because you live somewhere where demand is high? Or did you miss out on all your preferences? How do you feel about the outcome and the process more generally?
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