This could result in a reduction in the proportion of parents getting their child into their first choice of school.» (politics.co.uk)
She found that students were less segregated in the district's managed - choice policy than under alternative assignment scenarios such as neighborhood schools or granting every child's first choice of school. (sciencedaily.com)
It also means that children may not be offered their first choice of school, and parents could be faced with having children at different schools, which is not sustainable and could impact on attendance levels. (educationbusinessuk.net)