Majority of Children Offered First-Choice Secondary School Places Across North Yorkshire for September 2026

Almost 90 per cent get their first choice of secondary school in North Yorkshire

ALMOST 90 per cent of parents and carers in North Yorkshire have secured their preferred secondary school for their child on today's (Monday)…

Majority of children offered first-choice secondary school places across North Yorkshire for September 2026

Almost 90 per cent of parents and carers in North Yorkshire have secured their preferred secondary school for their child, continuing the county’s high level of success in recent years.

North Yorkshire Outperforms National Average As 90% Secure First-Choice Secondary School

Almost 90 per cent of parents and carers in North Yorkshire secured their preferred secondary school for their child, continuing the county’s high level of success in recent years. A total of 89.83 per cent secured their first preference, with almost 97 per cent of all families who requested a place for September 2026 receiving an offer for one of their top three preferences. Nationally, only 83.5 per cent of applicants received an offer for the…