Deadline Looming For Primary School Applications
Written by HFM News on 12th January 2023
Time is running out for parents and carers across Harborough to apply for their child’s first primary school place.
The deadline is this Sunday and Leicestershire County Council is reminding people there is no automatic entry into schools for the term starting in September.
Councillor Deborah Taylor, county council cabinet member for children and families, said: “Making a first-time primary school application is a big milestone, and there can be lots to consider.
“We want people to be aware that just putting just one school down on your application does not increase your chances of securing a place there.
“It is really important to maximise your opportunities and put down three choices of schools. We’d also strongly encourage you to put your catchment school in your selection. This will help ensure you have the best chance possible of securing a school of your choice, or the school nearest to you.
“We work incredibly hard to allocate school places, but demand can be high and we need families to select all their preferences so as to give themselves the best chances possible of securing a place at their preferred schools.”
A range of information is available at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/admissions to help families start applying.
