Traditional school catchment areas could be scrapped under plans being considered by a council. Councillors in Bury are set to agree to hold a period of public consultation over the plans, which would affect council secondary schools in the borough.
The council sets the admission criteria for community secondary schools and there are four in Bury - The Elton High School, The Derby High School, Philips High School and Parrenthorn High School.
Academies and voluntary aided schools set their own admission policies, but the council said they have traditionally followed the same arrangements as council schools. And with a new secondary school on the way - in Radcliffe within two years - the move would be welcomed by many families.
