Young people across Dorset will find out today (2/3) which school they will be joining in September.
Most students, more than 98 per cent, have been offered their first choice of secondary or upper school.
A total of 97.7 per cent of pupils due to start secondary school (Year 7) have been offered their first choice. For those starting upper school (Year 9), 99.9 percent have been given a place at their preferred school.
This is an increase on 2019, when 96.9 per cent of students gained their first choice.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Years, said: “It is very good news that more than 98 per cent of young people in Dorset have been offered their first choice of senior school.
“I am pleased that so many pupils have been offered a place at their preferred school. Today is an important day for young people, as well as their parents and carers, as they find out which school they will be joining in September.
“I’d like to wish all Dorset students the very best of luck as they get ready to join their new schools.”
Parents and carers will be able to log onto their online account from 9:30am to see the outcome of their application. Letters have also been sent and will arrive on or soon after 2 March.
Dorset Council processed a total of 3,499 applications from Dorset residents. Online applications increased again this year. A total of 95.8 per cent of people applied digitally.
More information about schools, education and admissions is available online.
