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:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Education
Updated: 28 April 2022; Ref: scu.87648
