THOUSANDS of children across Warwickshire have been allocated their primary school places.
Over 6,200 youngsters who are due to start school in September were offered their places on National Offer Day today (Wednesday).
And nearly 98 per cent were allocated one of their top three school choices. Ninety per cent were allocated their first choice school.
There were also 1,333 Warwickshire children who applied for a year 3 place at a Junior school. Of these, 98 per cent were given their first choice school and over 99 per cent were given one of their top three preferred schools.
Most parents and carers now choose to apply for their school place online. They will receive an email, or can check WCC’s online parent portal on National Offer Day to get details of their school place and instructions on what to do next. Letters to the remaining applicants have been posted.
Johnny Kyriacou, director of education at Warwickshire County Council said: “I’m delighted to see so many children who are either starting or continuing their education journey in Warwickshire being given one of their top three choices of schools. We’re proud to have excellent schools in Warwickshire, providing our children with the best start to their education and I know they are looking forward to welcoming new pupils from September.”
For the second year running, the council will automatically accept school places on behalf of each family. This means that parents and carers don’t need to take any additional action beyond waiting to hear about transition arrangements from schools.
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/admissions for more information.
