Parents receive primary school place offers

Parents are finding out today which primary schools their children will attend when they start school for the first time in September.

In Leicestershire, 7,115 applications received were received which is less than in 2020. 

The County Council said more than 93% of youngsters have secured a place at their first choice school with 4.1% being offered their second option and just under 1% their third.

Children and parents are being notified by Leicestershire County Council from today (Friday).

Jane Moore, director of children and family services, said: “We are delighted that the vast majority of children in Leicestershire have been offered a place at one of their top primary schools - and that so many were given their first choice.

 “Whilst this is really positive, we also recognise that not every pupil has secured one of the places they had hoped for and we would encourage families needing advice to get in touch as soon as possible, to discuss what options may be available to them, including how to make an appeal.

 “I’d like to wish all children starting school for the first time all the very best for a successful start to their schooling.”

In Warwickshire, a record number of children were offered a place at their first choice school where 6021 children applied for a reception place.

91% have been offered a place at their first-choice school. A further 6% have been offered a place at either their second or third choice school. This means a total of 97% of children have been offered a place at one of their top 3 schools, with the remaining 3% offered alternative places. 

Find out more about how to appeal a decision on primary school placement here for Leicestershire and here for Warwickshire.