Then you have half as many schools. So not much scope for choice any more. - Edit 1
Before modification by Tim at 06/05/2011 06:46:07 PM
You're complaining about forced attendance by where you live, and lack of choice. But if you have fewer schools, many parents will be constrained by distance considerations, even if the catchment area rules are got rid of. So your idea will actually replicate the problem you want to solve.