More children gaining places at preferred primary school in many areas – study

A higher proportion of children are gaining places at their preferred primary school in many areas of England, a survey has suggested.

Hundreds of thousands of families across England found out on Tuesday which primary school their child will be joining in September, on what is commonly known as National Offer Day.

Findings from a PA news agency survey of local authorities show a youngster’s chance of winning a place at their preferred school varies significantly