Thanks for that information, it is certainly somewhat reassuring that parents who have already accepted offers in other places will be able to switch, but that does make planning difficult for other schools going through this shakedown. I imagine that Horniman in particular will suddenly lose a number of children (who may be closer to Fairlawn but outside their tight catchment area) and have a lot of spare places which they then need to fill through this 'shakedown' process, all of which will happen during school holidays, which is hardly ideal for anybody; parents or admin staff at the schools.

I certainly hope Lewisham gets itself better organised for next year when it is likely that even more children will be apply for places in Lewisham and my daughter will be one of that number.