Ian Chisnall conveniently ignores some uncomfortable truths in his observations on secondary school admissions policy and the effect of the closure of Comart on the availability of places in east Brighton (Letters, February 14).

The group calling for change is essentially composed of middle-class parents whose children attend the better primary schools, for example Queen's Park.

It was this same demographic which failed to support Comart when it was open by sending their children there and whose members now openly explain that sending their children to Falmer would be to "sacrifice" them.

This group now wishes to reserve places in one of the two better secondary schools, at the inevitable expense of parents in other areas, who would be obliged to accept one of the schools in east Brighton.

Not surprisingly, this proposal was massively rejected during the consultation process by those negatively affected and the decision was reasonably deferred for a year so a genuinely inclusive process could result in a fair and acceptable solution.

This situation has nothing to do with geography. If Dorothy Stringer was to be magically transported to Falmer, I'm certain there would be no issue at all.

Ultimately, this situation can only be resolved by increasing the number of places in the better schools or by improving the schools which currently aren't performing to the same level.

-Tim Linnell, Brighton