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.
5. St Paul's Church of England Primary School
53 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 44 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 83.02%. | Google
6. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
34 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 29 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 85.29%. | Google
7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
68 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 59 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 86.76%. | Google
8. Hylton Castle Primary School
34 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 30 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 88.24%. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady