We throw the whole system in disarray ...
Our 1st child sat on a wait lists for 2 years (we are out of catchment). When she finally got a place our 2nd child automatically got a place to start reception in sept.
What would happen if we had to prove residency each year? Would we get chucked out and have to go back to sq one and wait for places?
I agree the system is horribly flawed and it sickens me how people cheat and lie into schools. We, however, didn't, but can see our places could be scrutinised too!