Nearly 93 per cent of parents in Cheshire East have received an offer for their child to attend their top choice primary school in September.

Cheshire East Council says a total of 98 per cent of families received a place at one of their preferred schools.

Ged Rowney, Cheshire East Council interim director of children's services, said: "We have a superb record in Cheshire East for children and their parents being offered a place of their choice in one of the borough's many primary schools.

"We know that Cheshire East is a great place to learn with 93 per cent of our primary schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.

"Our vision is that all children and young people, including our most vulnerable, have choices in their education and onto employment and training. In short, we want them to have an enjoyable education that supports them to achieve to their full potential.

Mr Rowney said the council has invested around £84 million in schemes aimed at increasing school places in the borough or improving conditions at schools.

Mr Rowney added: "For the very small proportion of parents who have not received a place at their first preference school, this will be disappointing.

"If these families would prefer an alternative school, parents have the right to submit an appeal and/or go on the waiting list for another school(s). Parents are advised to accept their child's offer even if they would prefer a different school, until they have confirmed alternative arrangements for their child's education."

For more information, visit the council's school admissions website