One in three parents admitted knowing families who have used “ethically dubious” tactics to win a place at their school of choice, according to a poll for the Sutton Trust Parent Power 2018 report.
Some of these tactics include using a relative’s address or renting or buying a second home within a school’s catchment area. Others include attending religious services and appealing against admissions decisions.
Whether you have personal experience or know of tactics used by others we’d like to hear from you.
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