Figures from this year’s National Primary Offer Day reveal that the majority of Bromley school children once again received offers from their preferred schools.

Just over 98 per cent of Bromley’s children starting school for the first time in September 2023 will be attending one of their top four preferences of school, with nearly 88 per cent offered their first preference.  In addition, more than 99 per cent of children currently in Year 2 in an infant school have been offered one of their top two preferences for Year 3 in a junior school for September 2023.

Councillor Kate Lymer, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Education, Children and Families said, “This is great news; I am pleased that once again the vast majority of Bromley’s children will be attending their preferred schools. Starting school for the first time is a major event for children and families and I hope our young people will flourish and develop a lifelong passion for learning. Every Bromley child should have the opportunity to fulfil their education potential and Bromley is a wonderful place for them to embark on that journey.”

Councillor Lymer added, “It is always the case that a small minority of parents and children will be disappointed and I would remind those who perhaps received a school offer they did not name, that National Offer day is only the first stage in the offer process.  I would encourage families to seek out the Next Steps Guide available on the Bromley Council website which gives clear advice and explains what families can do next to help secure their preferred schools.”

ENDS

For media enquiries, please contact Susie Clark public affairs executive, on 020 8461 7911 or email susie.clark@bromley.gov.uk

Published: 17th April 2023