Cheshire East Council has revealed that more than 98 per cent of families in the local area have received their preferred primary school.

Currently, there are more than 120 primary schools and 4,236 primary school applications. The council's admissions team told Nub News they have been working hard to ensure that parents and carers receive primary school places for children due to start in September 2022.

The number of applications this year rose by around five per cent (4,033 applications were received in 2021). Despite this, 72 more families were offered a first preference school and 83 more families offered a preference school.

It is the council's responsibility to ensure there are enough school places for the borough's growing population.

A child in uniform on their first day at school (Getty).

Councillor Kathryn Flavell, lead member for children and families at Cheshire East Council, said: "We have a great track record with school admissions as we continually review and increase places to maximise the number of parents being offered one of their preferences.

"We know that many think Cheshire East is a great place to learn with 92 per cent of our primary schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.

"We work closely with housing developers to create additional places where they are needed and get financial contributions from them to support new schools or school expansions.

"Providing additional places also helps more children attend a local school reducing the need to travel and promoting a healthy lifestyle by walking or cycling.

"I'd like to thank our admissions team and our primary schools for their continued hard work and commitment to ensuring all children have an enjoyable education that supports them to achieve to their full potential.

"I hope that every child is happy in their new school, enjoys learning as well as the many new and exciting opportunities that schools in Cheshire East provide."

For the very small proportion of parents who have not received a place at their first preference school, they have the right to submit an appeal and/or go on the waiting list for another school(s).

Parents are advised to accept their child's offer even if they would prefer a different school, until they have confirmed alternative arrangements for their child's education.

A new primary school will open off David Whitby Way, Crewe in September 2025 (Kuula).

A new primary school on the outskirts of Crewe is due to open in September 2025.

The free school at Basford will initially be one-form entry for pupils from reception age to year six. There will also be an option for a 30-place nursery.

The £5 million scheme will be sited on land adjacent to David Whitby Way, with 650 new homes expected to be constructed with the new primary school.

More information on primary school places and advice can be found at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/schooladmissions - or on the website of the preferred school. 

Parents are also encouraged to follow the council's Family Information Service on social media for tips and advice.

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