First-choice primary school for 95% of North Yorkshire families
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Last updated Apr 16, 2021
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95% of North Yorkshire families got places for their children at their preferred school

In North Yorkshire, 95% of families have secured their first choice of primary school for their child.

Today, many families will have breathed a sigh of relief after receiving news of where their child will attend primary school in September.

A total of 94.91% of families received a place at their first-choice school and 98% got one of their top three preferences.

One Stray Ferret reader said she was “over the moon” her daughter had been offered a place at their preferred school.

Another got in touch to say their child would also be starting at their first-choice school in the next academic year, but remarked that her child had grown up so fast as they still “seem too little”.

Similar high percentages were seen in March when older children received their high school places. Nine out of ten children in the county secured a place at their first-choice high school.


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Stuart Carlton, corporate director of children and young people’s services, said:

“We are pleased that so many families continue to gain the first preference from their choice of schools and that the percentage remains consistently high.

“As a local authority we work hard with all North Yorkshire schools to ensure they deliver the highest standards of education so that families who are not given first preferences can still send their children to good schools.

“We wish all children starting primary school in September all the best and hope they experience a happy and exciting start in their new schools.”