More than 4,000 children have secured a place in their parents’ preferred primary school in Sandwell.
A total of 4,733 parents applied for reception places with 87% securing their first choice and over 94% being offered one of their top three preferences.
Chris Ward, Director of Education, Skills and Employment in Sandwell, said: "We are consistently proving we are able to keep up with demand for primary school places and it's good news we are offering such a high percentage of parents their preferred choice."
Parents can go to the Sandwell website for further help and guidance: www.sandwell.gov.uk/schooladmissions.
