Hi - this is a v silly question but I have no idea about application for schools. I have a 13 month old and thinking way ahead about primary/secondary schools.. we are looking to move and buy a place in tunbridge wells in the next year or 2. when I look on the school catchment area for the properties on Rightmove, there are always 1 or 2 that are within a mile so “within the catchment area”,,, others are over a mile... how can you secure a place for your child?! I read online you choose 3x (or 6x?) schools, and if you don’t get accepted for any of them then the council chooses for you which would be the least popular school... I just don’t understand if ppl live within 1+ miles of schools how they get their choice.. as that’s just one of the criteria and even if you live within the catchment you’re not guaranteed a place. Others have more priority eg children with siblings, parents working at the school etc... is it common to get rejected for all your choices or is it rare ? I’d hate to buy a house and not end up getting any of our school choices!