A total of 1378 applications were received for children living in North East Lincolnshire by the published closing date. Of those, 97.24% were offered their first preference school, 2.25% were offered their 2nd preference and 0.15% were allocated their 3rd preference. 0.36% of applicants were not offered any of their preferred schools and were allocated a place at the next nearest school with availability, in line with published arrangements.
Any late applications or changes to previously submitted preferences will be considered at a second round of allocation on 15th May 2026.
Parents and carers who applied through the dedicated online admissions Parent Portal were notified by email. Anyone that applied otherwise (such as on a paper application form) were notified by letter; the School Admissions Team advise applicants to allow up to five working days from National Offer Day (16th April) to receive their offer in the post.
A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said:
“The allocation of school places can be quite a complex task. Whilst the vast majority of students have been allocated their first preference, there will be some who are perhaps unhappy with their allocation.
“Any parent or carer who has not received their preferred school will be sent information and advice on how they can appeal the decision.”
The Council’s School Admissions Team is available to offer impartial advice to parents and carers.
Information about the application process is available on the Council’s website at: Apply for a school place | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk)
For further information you can contact the team at [email protected].
Parents and carers of children who are due to start at infants or primary school for the first time in September 2026, have been notified of their child’s school place allocation decision.
A total of 1378 applications were received for children living in North East Lincolnshire by the published closing date. Of those, 97.24% were offered their first preference school, 2.25% were offered their 2nd preference and 0.15% were allocated their 3rd preference. 0.36% of applicants were not offered any of their preferred schools and were allocated a place at the next nearest school with availability, in line with published arrangements.
Any late applications or changes to previously submitted preferences will be considered at a second round of allocation on 15th May 2026.
Parents and carers who applied through the dedicated online admissions Parent Portal were notified by email. Anyone that applied otherwise (such as on a paper application form) were notified by letter; the School Admissions Team advise applicants to allow up to five working days from National Offer Day (16th April) to receive their offer in the post.
A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said:
“The allocation of school places can be quite a complex task. Whilst the vast majority of students have been allocated their first preference, there will be some who are perhaps unhappy with their allocation.
“Any parent or carer who has not received their preferred school will be sent information and advice on how they can appeal the decision.”
The Council’s School Admissions Team is available to offer impartial advice to parents and carers.
Information about the application process is available on the Council’s website at: Apply for a school place | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk)
For further information you can contact the team at [email protected].
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