Today (Friday 16 April), parents across the county are finding out which primary, first junior or middle school their child will be going to in September 2021.
Of the 4482 applications – 99.09 per cent of parents are receiving the good news that their child has gained one of their three preferences, compared to last years’ figure of 98.8 per cent. This includes places for those starting school for the first time, transferring from infant to junior school and transferring from first to middle schools.
Of the 3105 applications for a reception place at Primary, Infant and First schools put into Dorset Council, 98.9 per cent have secured a place at one of their preferred schools.
100 per cent of children got their first choice for junior school, 97.5 per cent for middle school and 94 per cent for reception.
Those who applied online (over 96.6 per cent) can now see their outcome on the school admissions portal, and parents who sent a paper application form will receive letters shortly or an email if this was supplied as part of the application.
Any parents who failed to get their highest preference school and are wanting to appeal against the decision can do so on school admissions page on the website.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Years, said:
“Today is an important day for young people, as well as their parents and carers, as they find out which school they will be joining in September.
“We’re very pleased that Dorset has seen more pupils than ever being offered their first choice of school. It is great news for children – and their parents and carers.
“I’d like to wish all Dorset students the very best of luck as they get ready to join their new schools.”
