New statistics for 2023-24, the latest available, show many local authorities had less than 5 per cent of spare places across their schools.
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* In some areas, only 1.5% of state school places were unfilled in 2023/24.
* Labour's VAT on private school fees may force more pupils into the state sector.
* Some schools may be operating above capacity.
