Leicestershire parents find out which primary school their child will go to
Parents across Leicestershire have been finding out today if their children have secured a place at one of their preferred primary schools.
And it has been good news for the the overwhelming majority with nearly all youngsters due to start school this autumn getting on the roll at one of their top preferences.
Figures released today – on National School Place Offer Day – show that 99.1 per cent of children – that’s 6,885 pupils - who applied have been given a place at one of their top three schools.
A total of 94 per cent secured their first preference, while just over four per cent got a place at their second, and under one per cent had their third preference confirmed.
The data reveals that 99.3 per cent secured one of their top five preferences, with 100 per cent of children transferring from Infant to Junior school securing their first preference.
Leicestershire County Council received 6,948 on-time applications, a decrease of 193 pupils on last year.
Tim Browne, assistant director for education, inclusion and additional needs at the county council, said: “We know starting school for the first time is a big deal and we are pleased to have been able to offer so many children places at their preferred school.
“Although most have been given places they’d like, we know this isn’t the case for everyone.
“We’d encourage any family in need of advice to contact our School Admissions Service to discuss the options available, which includes an appeal.”
Go to www.leicestershire.gov.uk/admissions to find out more or to contact the service.