More children secure their preferred secondary school place
Figures released today show that more year six pupils in Telford and Wrekin have been offered a place at one of their preferred secondary schools than in any of the previous three years.
Today (March 2) is national offer day when parents and carers find out which secondary school their child has been offered a place at for September this year.
Telford & Wrekin Council received 2,187 on time applications and offered every applicant a school place.
More than 97 percent of pupils were offered one of their preferred schools, again higher than at least the previous three years.
More than 83 percent of pupils received their first preference (1,824 in total) – the highest proportion in the last three years.
In addition, 215 pupils (nearly 10%) received their second preference, 71 (just over 3%) received their third, and 13 (less than 1%) received their fourth preference.
Parents and carers will receive an email confirming their child’s allocation, and the information will also be available in their parent portal account.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to have offered such a high proportion of pupils a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September.
“Moving from primary to secondary school is a big milestone, and we know how important it is for children to feel supported and confident during this transition. Our schools are committed to helping pupils settle in, build new friendships, and adjust to their new routines so they can start this next chapter with enthusiasm.
“Through our continued school expansion programme, we’re creating hundreds of additional places to meet growing demand across the Borough, helping us maintain high numbers of pupils securing a place at one of their preferred schools.
“Education is the cornerstone of a vibrant community. By investing in our schools, we are investing in our future.”
The council will be notify parents and carers by email of their secondary school application outcome today (2 March), but they can also view their secondary school offer by logging onto the Parent Portal account on the Council’s website.
Parents and carers whose children have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) have already been informed of their September school place.