UKENG - even taking that into account, they said their waiting list was so long. I have a colleague on list for another school, there are 70 in front of her and an anticipated 5 slots may become available. Even as you say people come and go, not to that extent. I just want the OP to be aware that in terms of relocation, this is the single biggest issue facing HR at the moment (ie complaints from those relocating and unable to get children into schools).