Parents urged to apply for their child's secondary school place

Applications are now open and parents of any child transferring from primary school to secondary school next year must apply for a place by Thursday, October 31. In North Yorkshire, parents can list up to five schools in order of preference on their common application form. They are advised to include their child's catchment school as one of those five to maximise the chances of obtaining a place.

Those applying will be offered a place on March 3, 2025. Last year's school admission figures revealed a total of 90.11 per cent secured their first preference, with 95.



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