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Application statistics for Sir Graham Balfour High School
Secondary School Entry
Oversubscribed86%
1st preference success ratePercentage of families who listed this school as their first choice and received an offer.
182 of 212 first-choice applicants received an offer
194
Total offers
335
Total applications
| Preference | Applications | Offers | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st preference | 212 | 182 | 86% |
| 2nd preference | 89 | 10 | 11% |
| 3rd preference | 31 | 2 | 6% |
| Total | 335 | 194 | 58% |
Staffordshire allows 3 preferences
Secondary School Entry
No limit
All places filled before distance (general admissions band)This is the distance band that applies to most families. Other bands (e.g. sibling, EHCP, looked after children, faith, feeder school, aptitude) may have different — often larger — distances but apply to fewer applicants.
Important
Last distance offered is historical data and varies significantly each year. Living within the catchment area, local authority, close proximity to the school, or within the last distance offered does not guarantee an offer.
Always confirm current admissions criteria directly with the school or local authority.
More first-choice applications than places available.
Fills all places, but not solely from first-choice applicants.
Total applications fewer than places available.
