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 11 primary schools in South Tyneside which were the hardest to secure first choice places for this current academic year’s intake.
5. Cleadon Church of England Academy
67 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 59 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 88.06%. | Google
6. St Bede's Catholic 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: Google
7. Laygate Community School
25 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 24 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 96%. | Google Street View
8. Whitburn Village Primary School
29 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 28 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 96.55%. | Google Photo: Google