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BFfC: 94% of Reading parents get offers from top three choice of schools, figures show

Jake Clothier by Jake Clothier
Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:21 am
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Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) has released figures which show that an overwhelming majority of parents in Reading received offers from top three of school choices. Picture:PicJumbo via Pixabay

Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) has released figures which show that an overwhelming majority of parents in Reading received offers from top three of school choices. Picture:PicJumbo via Pixabay

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BRIGHTER Futures for Children (BFfC) has released figures which show that an overwhelming majority of parents in Reading received offers from top three of school choices.

BFfC has successfully allocated school places for all primary school pupils in the borough.

Almost all Reading parents–99%–who applied for a primary school place for their child starting school this September have been offered one of their top three preferred schools.

Only slightly more than 5% received anything other than their first preference, as 94% received offers from their top choice.

Of the total, fewer than 1% received their third choice (just 14 pupils), and fewer than 0.25% received their fourth choice (just four pupils).

FfC received 1,742 applications for primary school places this year, down by 108 compared to 2024.

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A transfer from infant to junior school was needed for 128 pupils in Reading and 100% of on-time applicants got their first preference for this move

Brian Grady, Director of Education at BFfC, said: “We are very happy to be able to offer so many families a place for their child at one of their preferred schools this year, and have even seen a slight increase on last year’s percentage.

“A huge thank you goes to all primary school staff across Reading for their hard work and commitment, as well as to the BFfC Education team for making sure every child in the borough has been offered a place.

“Good luck to everyone starting primary school this September and we hope you enjoy the early years of your education.”

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