This week, Year 6 pupils across Nottinghamshire found which secondary school had offered them a place for September 2023.
The majority of pupils were offered a place at one of their preferred schools and most were offered their top choice.
This year, Nottinghamshire County Council figures show there were more than 9,600 applicants to secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, of which 89 per cent were given a place at their first choice.
Many parents have used different criteria for choosing their child’s school with Ofsted ratings a key factor for many.
This year, Nottinghamshire County Council figures show there were more than 9,600 applicants to secondary schools in Nottinghamshire, of which 89 per cent were given a place at their first choice.