More than three-quarters of young people in Barking and Dagenham will be attending their first-choice secondary school from September this year.
The figures show that out of 3,443 applications, 2,841 (82.47%) 10 and 11-year-olds were given their first choice, far above the capital’s average of 70.66% and higher than any other London borough. There is.
Elizabeth Kangete, Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement, said:
“I am delighted that Barking and Dagenham continue to offer the most young people a place at their first choice secondary school.
“It is truly fulfilling to witness the satisfaction of both young people and their parents preparing for this significant advancement in education within the options they desire. I couldn’t be prouder.”
“We would like to thank our dedicated admissions staff for their continued efforts and hard work.”
For those who missed out on their first choice, the borough also outperformed the London-wide average for their top three choices. In the borough, 95% of applicants were offered a place in the top three schools, compared to 90% across London.
Overall, 97% of applicants in the borough are offered one of their choices, compared to the London average of 95%.