Today (Tuesday 16 April) 15,862 Essex parents and carers will find out the outcome of their primary school applications.
This year, the highest ever percentage of Essex parents are being offered a place at one of their preferred of primary schools.
Here are the figures for 2024:
- First preference – 91.27%
- Second preference – 5.54%
- Third preference – 1.39%
- Fourth preference – 0.41%
- 1.39% of pupils have been offered a place at the nearest school with a place available
Those who applied online will receive confirmation by email or by visiting our admissions website.
Find out more about school place planning in Essex.
