With applications for secondary schools now open, new figures have revealed which Norfolk schools are expected to be the most competitive for places this year.
The deadline for secondary school applications for the 2027 intake is October 31.
New government data has highlighted the secondary schools in Norfolk that attracted the highest number of first preference applications compared to places available.
Ormiston Venture Academy in Gorleston topped the list, which attracted 250 preferences for only 168 places, meaning 1.49 applications were made per place.
In second is Notre Dame High School in Norwich where 265 first preferences were received for 205 available places.
The third most oversubscribed school was Wymondham College, with 174 preferences submitted for 139 places, closely followed by Broadland High Ormiston Academy, which received 164 preferences for 150 places.
Rounding out the top five is Springwood High School in Kings Lynn which had 271 preferences compared to 296 places.
Parents are encouraged to apply via www.norfolk.gov.uk/admissions and before the deadline otherwise they will not receive equal consideration.
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