Secondary school applications: research your options
- Trust your instinct. Parents know best what their child is like.
- Check the admissions criteria. This should be on both the school website and the local authority’s website.
- Pick more than one school.
- Don’t leave any blanks on the form.
- Supply the right documentation.
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How do I choose a secondary school UK?
Find out about a primary or secondary school
visiting the school – most schools have open days. reading the school’s most recent Ofsted reports. checking school performance tables. talking to other parents about what they think of the school.
You can apply for a place at a state secondary school online or by using your council’s application form. You apply through your local council even if you’re applying for schools in another council area.
How is junior secondary school selected in Kenya?
1.1 All headteachers presenting candidates for the 2022 KPSEA are advised to log onto CBA portal “www.cba.knec.ac.ke” and use the school’s credentials (username and password) to access the list of schools and guide learners to select their school choices for JSS.
Do schools know your preference?
As others have already explained, schools don’t know what order you placed them in. But if you meet the criteria for two or more schools, you will be offered the place at the one that’s highest in your preferences, so that is why it is important to put them in the right order for you.
How likely are you to get your first choice secondary school?
Figures show 81.1 per cent of children starting secondary school this September have received an offer from their first-choice school, down from 82.2 per cent last year.
How do schools select students?
The following are the most commonly used criteria for selecting students:
- Selection by Catchment Area – the closer a student lives to the school, the more likely they are to get into the school.
- Sibling Policies – those with brother’s and sisters who already attend the school are more likely to get a place.
Can you go to a school outside of your district?
Allowing students to attend public schools outside their district is called interdistrict enrollment. All 50 states permit public school transfers in at least some cases, but access to open enrollment varies widely by state.
How many choices should I have for secondary school?
six secondary schools
You can apply for up to six secondary schools, listing them in order of preference. Consider each school’s admissions policies and previous years’ application rates to see whether your child is likely to be offered a place.
How do you get oversubscribed schools?
Schools will be required by law to accept all applicants where they have spare places. If they are oversubscribed, schools may use selection criteria such as whether a child has a sibling in the school, went to a certain feeder school, lives in a certain catchment area, etc.
How do I start my child in secondary school?
Top Tips for Starting Secondary School
- (Re)Visit the School Website.
- Focus on the Positives.
- Get School Equipment Ready.
- Make Sure the Uniform is Good to Go.
- Label Clothes and Equipment.
- Check the School’s Mobile Phone Policy.
- Pass on any Relevant Information about Your Child.
- Make Arrangements for the School Journey.
How do KCPE candidates choose schools?
Candidates who sat for the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) can check their secondary placement by visiting the Ministry of Education website or using SMS. Using SMS, the candidates can send their index number to 22263. They will in turn receive a message confirming the school they have been placed.
Who qualifies for junior secondary?
8. Must have scored at least C+ (Plus) and above at KCSE in the two teaching subjects.
How do you tell a school they are your top choice?
Apply Early Decision/Action. Applying early decision tells a school that they are your absolute number one top pick. (You can only apply to one school early decision, and if you are accepted, the decision is binding.)
How does secondary school selection work?
Most local authorities ask for a list of three or four schools in order of preference. London requests six. Only the local authority knows which schools you have applied to, and if you qualify for more than one, will only offer you a place at the one highest on your list.
How do secondary school preferences work?
The order of preference is only used where it is possible to offer you a place at more than one school. For example, if you list four schools and you could be offered a place at Numbers 2 and 4, you will be offered School 2 – the highest ranked on your list.
What happens if you don’t get your first choice secondary school?
Check out waiting lists
You may automatically be put on your top choice school waiting list if you didn’t get it, so check your local council. If not, some schools you can contact directly and ask to put your child on their waiting list.
How do you get your first choice school?
To be a good fit for first-choice schools, students should match their interests and skills to the institution’s curricula or theme. Applicants may apply to up to five (5) magnet schools and must rank the schools in order of preference. Each school typically has a set number of seats available each lottery season.
Is it easier to get into a school if your parents went there?
A recent study shows that at 30 “top colleges” under review, students had a 45% better chance of getting in if they had a parent alum.
Can a school refuse a child?
Can my school refuse to admit a child? The only time a school can lawfully refuse a place to an applicant if they have a space, is if the young person is “considered to exhibit challenging behaviour” and the school has a disproportionate number of students on roll with challenging behaviour.
When should I start looking at secondary schools?
When should I start looking at secondary schools? Secondary School Open Days are usually open to children in Year 5. If there are grammar schools in your area, it’s definitely worth looking at schools at the start of Year 5 so you can decide whether you want your child to sit the 11+.