The most in demand secondary schools in Swansea have been revealed in the latest statistics. One of the 14 maintained secondary schools in the city had more applications than places to start year seven this September.
The school with the most applications was Olchfa. It had 289 places on offer and received 405 applications from children listing it as their preferred first, second or third choice. All 289 places are now filled. Olchfa has the highest Estyn rating possible and you can read all about what inspectors said about the school here.
Bishop Gore School had 329 applications for 240 places and has filled 207. Again, those applying listed it as among either their first, second or third choices. Parents have until the end of this week - March 25 - to appeal to Swansea Council's school admissions team if they are unhappy.
