90% of children in the borough get first choice primary school

Gail Hopper, Rochdale Council director of children services

National Primary School Allocation day, 16 April, has seen 90% of children received their first choice school place in the borough. 

All children in Rochdale borough that applied for a place here have been allocated one. 

Gail Hopper, director of children services, said: “Waiting for this day is a nervous, but exciting time, for parents.

"I’m really pleased that our first choice preference figure is so high. It is a huge credit to our admissions team and I wish every success to all children in starting their school journey in September.” 

For any queries on the school admissions process or to appeal a place allocation visit:

http://rochdale.gov.uk/schools