Majority of children allocated to preferred school

The vast majority of families in Northamptonshire were offered a place at their preferred primary school, the local councils said.

West Northamptonshire Council said 94.6% of children were offered their top preference, slightly up from 94% last year.

North Northamptonshire Council said 92.7% of families received their first preference - albeit a slight drop on the 93% in 2024.

Melanie Barnett, director of children's services for west Northamptonshire, said: "We're very pleased that so many families were able to secure a place at a preferred school for their child."

Overall, 99.1% of families in west Northamptonshire and 98.3% in north Northamptonshire were offered a place at one of the schools they shortlisted.

A second round of school place allocations for late applicants will take place in May.

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