More than one-in-10 families have missed out on their first choice primary school in Bristol.
Around 13 per cent (approximately 700 families) will have to opt for their second or even third choice, today's results for Reception Year 2019 has shown.
The number of families being offered their first preference school stands at 87.1 per cent (4,686), which is similar to 2018.
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Figures show, 104 pupils (1.9 per cent) were not offered any of their preferred schools - this is down from last year which stood at 110.
Although applications were slightly lower this year compared to 2018 (5,535), they are still five per cent higher than in 2014.
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Cllr Anna Keen, cabinet member for education and skills said: “It is great that we’ve continued to offer the vast majority of parents their first preference school this year and that every child in Bristol has got a place.
"As a Learning City we know that education is important at all levels and primary is a key milestone in any child’s development.
“If any parents have any concerns with the offer they have received I’d encourage them to get in touch with our school admissions team to discuss options.”
Families who applied online will receive an email today with their offer. If you can't see it, the council advises people to check their SPAM folders.
Households who applied by post will be sent a letter today (16 April).
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Waiting lists become available from May 13 and a second round allocation, where any places that may become available will be reallocated, will take place in early June.
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Bristol City Council’s school admissions team can be contacted on 0117 903 7694 or by email at school.admissions@bristol.gov.uk
