Fewer London children secure top choice of primary school

A decrease of 3.6% in reception pupil numbers in London has been forecast over the next four years (PA) - (PA Wire)

Fewer children in London have secured a place at their first choice of primary school despite an overall drop in demand for places across the capital.

Overall, 87.9% of pupils who applied to start at a London primary school this autumn received an offer from their first preference, compared with 89.1% last year, figures show.