Hundreds of pupils on Merseyside could miss out on first choice secondary school
Nearly 60 percent of schools received more applications than they had places.
It's feared hundreds of pupils on Merseyside will have missed out on their first choice secondary school today
Government figures show nearly 60 percent of schools received more applications, than they had places.
Parents can appeal if they didn't get the school they wanted.
Former Liverpool teacher Les Stewart says it can be a nerve wracking process for parents." Only a third of appeals actually succeed so be prepared and research the school that you want your child to go to. See if they have ever accepted a child above and beyond their numbers, and what implications that had for the school - if any.
Rehearse what you are going to do, you get one shot at this. Don't get emotional, they are not interested, they want hard fact. They will deal with your case on it's merits and the basis of fact."
Listen here to the full interview with Les Stewart