It was not unlawful for a Council to use catchment areas for the allocation of school places but they must first ascertain the parents’ wishes. A system for choosing secondary schools by default of the parent expressing preference did not give a proper choice satisfying Act. Citations: Times 20-Nov-1997, Times 04-Dec-1997 Statutes: Education Act 1996 … Continue reading Regina v Rotheram Metropolitan Borough Council, Ex Parte Clark and Others: QBD 20 Nov 1997