95% of Wiltshire families offered their first primary school preference

99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three primary school preferences for this September with 95% offered their first preference.

The majority of parents now apply for places online with 5,221 of the 5,279 applications received doing so. Parents and carers who have applied online will be sent an email confirming the school place offer for their child, if they have selected to receive their decision via email. If they have selected to receive their decision by the Parent Portal, then parents will need to log back into the Parent Portal to view the outcome. All parents and carers have until Tuesday 3 May 2022, to confirm they wish to accept or decline a place, so there is plenty of time to respond. Parents will need to have their user ID and password to confirm if they wish to accept or decline the place. Further guidance on how to access the Parent Portal can be found on the Wiltshire Council website in the FAQ's section https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-learning-admissions-online.

Parents who have submitted a paper application will receive a letter confirming the outcome of their application which will be posted out to them on 19 April 2022.

Cllr Laura Mayes, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills said: We know that families across the county will be eagerly awaiting today's news, as their child prepares to start school. I'm pleased to be sharing such high figures once again, with 95% offered their first preference, showing that Wiltshire is delivering quality school places locally where they are needed.

The right to an independent appeal is open to anyone who has not received an offer at one of their preferred schools. Parents who wish to appeal for a place at a voluntary controlled or community school should visit our 'Apply for a school place' web page for details of how to appeal.

Parents who wish to appeal for a place at a voluntary aided, foundation school or an academy should contact the school directly to lodge an appeal.

Parents who have any further general queries regarding admissions can email admissions@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) or contact our customer services on 01225 713010.