ALMOST every parent in Keighley and South Craven who applied for a place at primary school for their child from September this year have been allocated one of their top three choices.

Bradford Council says that across the district, 97 per cent received a top-three preference.

And 89 per cent were allocated their first choice.

Parents should have now received an email or letter from the council with the details. Anyone who hasn't is advised to contact the admissions team on 01274 439200.

Michael Jameson, strategic director of children's services, said: "We know that discovering where a child will be starting school is a big moment for every family.

"We have worked hard to ensure that as many pupils as possible are allocated to one of their preferred schools and it is good news that 97 per cent of families have received one of their top three preferences."

In North Yorkshire, 98 per cent of parents received a top-three preference and nearly 95 per cent their first choice.

"This is very good news for families," said Stuart Carlton, North Yorkshire County Council's corporate director of children and young people's services.

"We are pleased that so many families continue to gain the first preference from their choice of schools and that the percentage remains consistently high.

"However, as a local authority we work hard with all North Yorkshire schools to ensure they deliver the highest standards of education so that families which are not given first preferences can still send their children to good schools.

"We wish all children starting primary school in September all the best and hope they really enjoy the top-quality teaching and learning our schools provide."