As primary school offer day approaches, what were the hardest schools in West Northamptonshire to get into last year?
Nervous parents will find out on Tuesday (April 16) what school their little one will be attending in September this year.
Looking back to last year’s offer day, 93.4 percent of primary-aged pupils across West Northamptonshire secured a place at their top choice school.
Ahead of this year’s offer day, we have looked back at what primary schools were the hardest to get into for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Here are the primary schools in West Northamptonshire which were hardest to get into, based on Department of Education figures showing the proportion of families putting it as their first choice who were successful in getting a place.
5. Silverstone Church of England Primary School
At Silverstone Church of England Primary School, just 67 percent of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 14 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google
6. Badby Primary School
At Badby School, 68 percent of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 11 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Badby School
7. John Hellins Primary School
At John Hellins Primary School, Potterspury, 69 percent of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 13 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google
8. Duston Eldean Primary School
At Duston Eldean Primary School, 71 percent of parents who made it their first choice were offered a place for their child. A total of 24 applicants had the school as their first choice but did not get in. Photo: Google