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<p>It is for admissions authorities to decide whether to give priority to siblings
in their admissions arrangements, where the school is oversubscribed, and many schools
do choose to do this. The Government expects schools to balance prioritising siblings
with ensuring places are also available for other local children who do not have a
sibling at the school.</p><p>The Department wants fair access to a good school place
for every pupil. That is why we routinely keep the admissions system under review
and seek regular feedback from stakeholders on the system. Any changes to the School
Admissions Code will require a full statutory process, including consultation and
parliamentary scrutiny.</p>
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