The Department of Education has revealed the data showing the number of applications and offers made for secondary school entry in September 2023, and the proportion which received preferred offers.
The data has been collected from local authorities based on the national offer days of March 1, 2023.
Here are 11 Derbyshire secondary schools which have been the hardest to get into this year.
9. The Ecclesbourne School
92% of parents who made The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield their first choice were offered a place for their child. 21 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google
10. David Nieper Academy
At David Nieper Academy at Grange Street in Alfreton 94% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 10 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google
11. Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
94% of parents who made Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy their first choice were offered a place for their child. 12 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google
12. Shirebrook Academy
At Shirebrook Academy on Common Lane, Shirebrook, 94% of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 10 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Jon Ball