I am sure that many of you have experienced frustrations when it comes to Primary School applications. If so, you have my sympathy.
In St Albans, Herts, primary schools are notoriously oversubscribed. The three most central schools only have a one form intake, making 90 central places available.
This year, out of those 90 places only 21 didn't go to siblings, 4 of those 21 were special needs/special circumstances. So just 17 children lived close enough to get a place.
The county council has got the funding for a new school but rejects the idea that St. Albans needs one. Instead, parents are being asked to take 4 year olds over a mile away to schools which are 8, 9, 10 schools away!
Please support our cause and sign this petition!
www.gopetition.co.uk/online/26564.html