The majority of pupils in Hounslow have received a place at the school of their choosing, official figures published yesterday show. 

According to the new figures released on National Primary Offer Day yesterday (April 19), more than 97% of pupils in Hounslow received a place at one of their six preferred primary schools. 

Of these, 96% were offered a place at one of their top three schools, while 85% have received places at their first choice school.

Vicki Taylor, Assistant Director of Education and Skills at Hounslow Council, said:

"It's fantastic that over 97 per cent of children starting primary school in September will attend one of their preferred schools, and a large majority have received a place at their first-choice school.

"We are excited to be welcoming another new year group to the schools in our borough, which provide high-quality education, despite the challenges presented by the pandemic in the last two years. This is backed up by Ofsted's recent inspections that have rated every school in the borough as 'outstanding' or 'good'."