Families are given three choices as to which primary school they would like to send their child, but naturally parents will be hoping to secure their first choice place.
With place notifications set to be sent to parents tomorrow (Wednesday April 16) we’ve had a look at the percentage of families who got their first choice place for September 2024.
Check out the 12 schools in Sunderland which were the hardest to secure first choice places for this current academic year’s intake.
1. Primary school places
Pupils and families are set to find out their primary school places tomorrow (April 16). Photo: Adobe Stock
2. Barnwell Primary Academy had
44 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 30 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 68.18%. | Google
3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
39 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 29 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 74.36%. | Google
4. Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
55 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 45 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 81.82%. | Google