96% of primary school applicants in Wiltshire get top choice
99% have a space at one of their three preferences
Last updated 16th Apr 2024
Parents of children preparing to go to primary school have been finding out if their child has a place at one of their three preferred schools today.
Wiltshire Council has announced that 96% of children have been offered a place at their first choice school - while 99 per cent have a spot in one of their top three.
4911 applications were made for school spaces, the majority (4858) being made online.
Parents and carers will be sent an email confirming the offer of a place to their child, unless they've opted to receive their decision by the Parent Portal, in which case they will need to log into the Parent Portal to view the outcome.
Those who made a paper application will receive a letter that was posted on 16th April 2024.
All parents and carers have until 30 April 2024 to confirm if they wish to accept or decline the place offered to their child. Parents will need their user ID and password to do so.
Laura Mayes, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “Today marks an important first step as children prepare to start their school days.
“We know that many families will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of their school application and we wish them all the best in this next chapter.
“Once again I’m pleased to announce that 99% of Wiltshire children, have secured a place at one of their preferred schools, which will be welcome news for most families.
“I’d like to thank our hard-working officers for their careful planning which ensures we have sufficient places across the county for all our pupils.”
The right to an independent appeal is open to anyone who has not received an offer at one of their preferred schools. Parents who wish to appeal for a place at a voluntary controlled or community school should visit our website for details of how to appeal.
Parents who wish to appeal for a place at a voluntary aided, foundation school or an academy should contact the school directly to lodge an appeal.