Today is the day that most Bucks parents found out which primary school their little one has got into. (19/4)
For children starting Reception, 90.75% received their first-choice allocation (compared to 89.27% last year) and 96.78% of families got their top choice of Junior school (compared to 96.29% last year). The number of children being allocated a Reception place within their list of preferences is higher than the national average at 98.7% (compared to 98.4% nationally).
Anita Cranmer, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services said:
“I am delighted that once again this year, we have been able to offer a greater number of children a place at their first choice of primary school.
“Starting school is such a key milestone in any child’s life and it is important that parents are able to choose the right school for their child. The transition from Infants to Juniors is also an important moment, where young children face their first move from one school to another. Every parent or carer knows what is best for their individual child and family when it comes to school and so we strive to ensure the greatest number get their first-choice preference.”
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