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As many as eight out of 10 children across England are being offered their first choice of secondary school, but there are big divides across the coun

A BBC survey of 107 out of 150 education authorities in England shows that in London, an average 64% of children were offered their first choice, compared with 85% in the rest of England.

This week more than half-a-million families were told which secondary school their children would attend in September.

The City of London was the only authority where everyone got a place at their first choice of school.

In Leicestershire, Redcar and Cleveland, 98% of 10 and 11-year-olds will be joining their first choice secondary schools after the summer break.

However, there are exceptions to the largely positive results, such as Birmingham, where less than two thirds of children got into their first choice schools.

The BBC reports its survey also suggests there may be more unsatisfied parents this year, with more than half of the authorities who took part recording a smaller proportion of successful first preferences than last year.

Official statistics are due to be published next week by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

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Last Edited Date : March 6 2008 9:51 am