Nine in ten children in Yorkshire got into their first choice school — but not everywhere - video Dailymotion

In Yorkshire, nearly nine in ten families secured their top school — but some areas saw more competition than others.

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00:00In Yorkshire, including Leeds, this year's school admissions figures reveal a relatively

00:05positive picture. Around 88% of applicants got into their first-choice school, higher than the

00:11national average, and nearly 97% were offered a place at one of their preferences. It places

00:18Yorkshire in the top tier of English regions when it comes to first-choice success, behind only the

00:23northeast and southwest. Still, some areas within the region remain under pressure, especially where

00:29demand outpaces supply or schools have strong reputations. The figures exposed a stark contrast

00:35with London, where only around 70% received their top pick. This national divide highlights how

00:41location continues to play a major role in the fairness of school admissions. While most families

00:46in Yorkshire got the outcome they hoped for, others in different parts of the country are left

00:51navigating appeals or compromises. Geography, it seems, still shapes educational opportunity

00:58in a significant way.