Most children in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings will be attending their first-choice primary school in September

Parents and carers are due to be finding out today (Thursday, April 16) which primary school their child will be attending in September.

Lincolnshire County Council says 94 per cent of children (7,042) will be offered a place at their first choice school but this number could increase due to the appeals and movement on the reserve list.

About 300 will be offered their second choice, while 53 children have been given their third choice. About 90 children will be offered a place at school which is not on their list of preferred schools.

Coun Patricia Bradwell, executive councillor for children's services, said: “I am delighted to see so many children getting their top choice again this year, and this number should rise further by September. It's always our intention to support as many parents as possible with their preferences.

"Although the overwhelming majority of parents are successful in gaining admission to the school of their choice, there is a very small number of families who haven't got the school they wanted for their child.

"I'd like to reassure these parents that our staff are there to support them."

Anyone wanting advice in Lincolnshire can e-mail schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 782030.

E-mails containing a secure link to their offer will be sent today.

Parents have until noon on May 18 to lodge an appeal against a schools decision to refuse a place. Parents can still lodge an appeal after this time but their appeal may not be heard with others for the school.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means the Government has proposed providing more flexibility to those appealing an admission decision. This includes the possibility of holding appeals via telephone or video.

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