A total of 6,093 children across Gloucestershire have been offered primary school places for this September, with 98 per cent of families receiving one of their preferred school choices. The figures, released by Gloucestershire County Council following National Offer Day on 16 April 2026, show that 92 per cent of children—or 5,606 pupils—secured a place at their first-choice school.
While the majority of families received their allocation successfully, a temporary technical issue recently affected the online portal used to accept school places. The council has apologised for the inconvenience and confirmed that no families will be disadvantaged by the system error.
Parents are advised to use the primary reply form or send an email to [email protected] to accept their offer. The deadline to return these responses or to request an alternative placement is 23 April 2026. Officials recommend that parents accept their allocated place while requesting any changes, as this ensures a child has a secured spot for September without impacting their position on waiting lists.
Councillor Linda Cohen, cabinet member responsible for education at the council, expressed satisfaction with the results. She noted that while the process can be both exciting and worrying for families, she was pleased that such a high percentage of children were matched with their preferred schools.
Families requesting a place on a waiting list will be notified of the outcome after 14 May 2026. Any formal appeals regarding school places are expected to be heard between late June and July 2026.
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