Thousands of Milton Keynes parents to find out about primary school choices today

And 91 per cent of them will be delighted that they have been given their first choice of school, says the council.

A total of 4,718 applications were made for children starting primary school or transferring to junior school in 2020.

This year, 99 per cent of children in Mk have been offered one of their preferences and only nine percent have not been granted their first choice.

Milton Keynes Council says it has has a well-established school place planning service which means that all children in Milton Keynes have been offered a local place.

The council has worked with schools in growth areas to make sure spaces keep up with demand, and likewise with schools in established areas where fewer places were required.

Councillor Zoe Nolan, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “Despite the challenges of school closures and lockdown, we have continued to work closely with schools and other local authorities. We have ensured that all children in Milton Keynes can access a local school place. We are delighted that the vast majority of our children have landed a preferred choice.”

A small number of late applications have been received and offers for these places will be made during May.

Parents who still need to make an application should complete a late application form which is available on the council’s website at www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schooladmissions