North Yorks Education Boss Reveals 'Outstanding Numbers of Families' Successful in Gaining First Choice of Primary School

Record number of children in North Yorkshire get into first-choice primary school

Parents in Craven and across North Yorkshire are celebrating news that a record number of children have secured a place at their first-choice…

North Yorks education boss reveals 'outstanding numbers of families' successful in gaining first choice of primary school

New figures have been released showing that a record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of primary school.

96% Of North Yorkshire Families Secure Top Primary School Choice

North Yorkshire has hit a record high for school admissions, with 96% of families securing their first-choice primary school for September 2026. The figure marks an increase from 95 per cent last year and remains significantly higher than the most recent national average of 92.6 per cent.On National Offer Day (April 16th), families across the county learned where their children will be starting their education journey. Of the 5,137 pupils set to…