School place offers sent out

New figures reveal that 90 per cent of children have places at their first choice primary, infant or junior school.

A total of 95.7 per cent have been offered one of their top three choices and are being notified by Leicestershire County Council from today.

Just over 6,500 parents applied for primary school places by 15th January.

A record-breaking 79 per cent applied online – an increase of 17 per cent compared to last year. Using the internet to apply is not only convenient but saves the council money on stationery and postage costs.

Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for the children and young people's service, said: "I am delighted that just under 6,000 parents have been able to secure their first choice school place for their child.

"This is the first year we've incorporated academies into the process and I’m pleased that we've developed positive working relationships, which we hope will continue."

Parents who applied online will be able to view their decision online by logging on with their username and password at: www.leics.gov.uk/admissions

Others will receive letters from today (April 16th) advising them of the school place they have secured for their child.

The admissions process adheres to central government rules and gives parents the right to have an appeal heard by an independent panel.