More pupils getting into their first choice senior schools
Tuesday, 1st March 2011.
New figures released today show that more students are getting the place of their choice at senior schools in Suffolk.
A total of 95.61 per cent of students applying for a place at one of Suffolk’s high or upper schools got their first preference place this year, up from 93.75 per cent last year.
Suffolk County Council received 9,401 application for placements in September 2011 – 8,988 of whom got their first preference. A total of 98.32 per cent of students got either their first or second preference.
Cllr Graham Newman, the council's portfolio holder for children, schools and young people's services, said: “We have some superb schools in Suffolk so I am delighted to see more students able to go to the school of their choice.
"Progressing to secondary school and beginning preparations for GCSEs is an important moment for any young person, so the more we can do to make the transition right for the student, the better. I wish everyone starting a new school in September the very best.”
The number of parents and carers making applications online has doubled in the last three years. This year, 48.96 per cent of applicants were made using the county council’s admissions webpage.
A total of 95.61 per cent of students applying for a place at one of Suffolk’s high or upper schools got their first preference place this year, up from 93.75 per cent last year.
Suffolk County Council received 9,401 application for placements in September 2011 – 8,988 of whom got their first preference. A total of 98.32 per cent of students got either their first or second preference.
Cllr Graham Newman, the council's portfolio holder for children, schools and young people's services, said: “We have some superb schools in Suffolk so I am delighted to see more students able to go to the school of their choice.
"Progressing to secondary school and beginning preparations for GCSEs is an important moment for any young person, so the more we can do to make the transition right for the student, the better. I wish everyone starting a new school in September the very best.”
The number of parents and carers making applications online has doubled in the last three years. This year, 48.96 per cent of applicants were made using the county council’s admissions webpage.
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