97.9 per cent of Westmorland and Furness resident pupils have been offered their first-choice Primary school for this September, figures released today confirm.
Of 1738 applicants across the county applying for primary school places in September 2025, 1702 were allocated their first preference.
99.4 per cent were offered either their first, second or third preference school.
Milorad Vasic, Director of Children’s Services at Westmorland and Furness Council said:
“Starting school can be a time of both excitement and uncertainty, so I’m really pleased that so many children have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools. We’re committed to making sure every child’s journey is filled with fun, learning, and support right from day one”.
Councillor Janet Battye, Westmorland and Furness Council’s cabinet member for Children’s Services, Education and Skills, said:
“It’s great news that the vast majority of pupils have secured a place at their first- preference school.
“We would like to thank our schools for all their support and for working so closely with families to ensure the local authority received as many on-time applications as possible. I wish all those children who are starting primary school in September 2025 every happiness and success.”
Parents and carers have been informed of their allocated school via email or letter, depending on their preference, however they are advised to contact Westmorland and Furness School Admissions Team at school.admissions@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk if they have any queries.
Parents and carers who have not been offered places for their children at their first preference school are being provided with information about how to lodge an appeal.
Where applications were received late, these will be processed from 7 May 2025, with parents informed of the outcome as soon as possible after that.