I think you will find most schools will have spaces - the birth rate has tapered off

Is state until eight really an option? And, do places at this age readily come available at schools like Thomas's, Hornsby , Eaton etc.. 

I have heard the term thrown around a lot and it does sound appealing with labours proposed fee hikes. Where do these places suddenly appear from though, and surely the demand is higher than supply for these already oversubscribed schools.