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.
9. Toner Avenue Primary School
61 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 59 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 96.72%. Photo: Google
10. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
31 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 30 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 96.77%. | Google Photo: Google
11. Mortimer Primary School
76 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 74 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 97.37%. Photo: Google
12. Ridgeway Primary Academy
55 pupils put this school as their first choice but only 54 first choice offers were given, meaning a success rate of 98.18%. Photo: Google