Secondary school admission figures for entry in September 2025 published 3 March reveal that 93.7% of York children have been allocated their first preference of school.
Parents and carers who applied online can find out where their child has been allocated a place by logging into their parent portal account today via www.york.gov.uk/SecondarySchoolAdmissions.
Parents who made written applications will receive a letter confirming their admission arrangements. Anyone who didn’t receive their first choice of school will also receive written confirmation.
This year's admissions figures, compared with last years are outlined below:
Admission figures for 2025:
- 1st Preference: 1794 (93.7%)
- 2nd Preference: 78 (4.1%)
- 3rd Preference: 12 (0.6%)
- 4th Preference: 3 (0.2%)
- 5th Preference: 1 (0.1%)
- Non Preference: 26 (1.4%)
- Total: 1914 (100.0%)
Admission figures for 2024:
- 1st Preference: 1809 (93.6%)
- 2nd Preference: 80 (4.1%)
- 3rd Preference: 18 (0.9%)
- 4th Preference: 2 (0.1%)
- 5th Preference: 0 (0.0%)
- Non Preference: 23 (1.2%)
- Total: 1932 (100%)
Councillor Bob Webb, Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People, at City of York Council, said:
Moving on to secondary school is an exciting time and I’m pleased that the vast majority of students in York have got into their first choice of school. I wish all the students moving on in September the best of luck. I know that York schools are committed to supporting your transition into big school."
Parents or carers whose children may be eligible for free school meals – one of a number of benefits that come with applying for the pupil premium – should apply through their online account at Parent Portal.
Assistance with school uniform costs for September may also be available to pupils starting years 7 to 10 who are entitled to receive benefit based free school meals at non-academy schools. Further information about this, and who could be able to get free school meals, is available at www.york.gov.uk/FreeSchoolMeals.