The amount of children who have received their chosen primary school has risen this year in Milton Keynes, and the deadline for late applications is quickly approaching.

Thousands of pupils in Milton Keynes have discovered which primary school they’ll be moving to in September, and the City Council is giving guidance to parents who still need to make an application.

For this coming school year, 3,167 school applications were received by the City Council before the January 15 deadline, with 95% of children securing their first choice school (compared to 93% last year). A further 99% received one of their top four preferred schools.

More than 1,000 children will also make their move from infant to junior school. All of these children have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools and 99% were given their first choice.

Thousands of children in Milton Keynes have secured their first choice of primary school, with those moving from infant to junior school also benefiting.

placeholder image — Thousands of children in Milton Keynes have secured their first choice of primary school, with those moving from infant to junior school also benefiting.

By building seven new schools and helping 22 existing schools expand, the City Council has created 13,409 new school places for local children over the last ten years.

A small number of late applications will be processed this month. Parents who still need to apply should complete their late application form before Sunday, April 26, available on the City Council website.