Figures show that 78.78 per cent of 6,931 children in Buckinghamshire were given their first-choice secondary school preference.
This compares to 77.9 per cent in 2022, bucking the national trend of fewer children being given their first choice than in previous years.
A total of 99.3 per cent of children in Buckinghamshire who applied in this year’s process received an offer of a school place on March 1.
Councillor Anita Cranmer, Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet member for education and children’s services, said: “I know that the wait to find out what secondary school your child has been allocated can be a tense time for many families.
“The school system we operate in Buckinghamshire can sometimes cause complications, with parents often listing their first choice as a grammar school, even if their child is unlikely to be eligible for this.
“However, I’m pleased that we have been able to support the majority of our families in finding the right school for their child, to help them continue their education in the school of their choice.”
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