The vast majority of pupils across the country are offered a place at one of their preferred schools – most will be offered their top choice.
Here, in alphabetical order, we focus on the state secondary schools across Blackpool and Fylde, with their pupils numbers and the rating last time they were inspected by the education regular Ofsted.
7. South Shore Academy, St Annes Road
South Shore Academy has 711 pupils and was rated Requires Improvement at its last Ofsted inspection in the autumn term of 2019, a verdict upheld at a monitoring visit by inspectors last summer. Photo: submit
8. St Bede's RC High School, Lytham
Ste Bede's RC High School in Talbot Road, Lytham has 822 pupils and was rated Good when last inspected by Ofsted in July 2018. Photo: submit
9. St Georges C of E High School, Marton
St Georges C of E High School , in Cherry Tree Road, has 995 pupils and was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2019. Photo: staff
10. St Mary's Catholic Academy, Blackpool
St Mary's Catholic Academy in St Walburga's Road has 1,334 pupils and was rated Good at its last inspection in May 2022. Photo: submit
11. Unity Academy, Blackpool
Unity Academy, in Warbreck Hill Road, has 940pupils and was rated Requires Improvement at its last inspection by Ofsted in July 2022. Photo: submit