Allocation to foundation school - further information
Published: 16/10/2009
How do preferences work when it comes to allocating applicants to places in foundation schools?
There is an FAQ published on the UKFPO website about foundation school allocation which may be useful for students to better understand the allocation algorithm. It states:
Each applicant's preference will be considered in order of score, starting with the highest scoring applicant. Applicants will be allocated their first choice foundation school wherever possible (that is, while places remain available within that school).
Applicants not allocated to their first preference foundation school will then each be considered, in score order, and placed in their highest ranking school at which places remain available.
For an example of how this works, please go to the FAQ section of the website.
