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I cannot speak for the South east but believe me in Manchester parents have very little 'choice'.

Amazingtrade try 'choosing' single sex education for your child if you're outside the catchment areas of Burnage High School or Whalley Range. Try choosing a C of E secondary school if you're outside the catchment area of Trinity high school. Try getting into Parrswood if you're not in the Didsbury mafia. There are secondary schools in Manchester with places available. Can you guess why? To go to a Trafford secondary you have to pass their 11 plus.

After 26 years in teaching in Manchester I assure you the concept of choice is largely a myth.

Bob