The only sensible answer is to turn them over to local authorities when they could then become first choice schools for those who live nearest. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
With a waitlist spot, I would suggest that you call and talk to the director of admissions, tell them that you got accepted elsewhere, but this is your first choice school; is there any possibility. (kidsinthehouse.com)
In November 2016 we applied for his place at his catchment school, then in April 2017 we received a letter confirming he would be starting in reception at our first choice school in the September. (naptimenatter.com)