On Tuesday thousands of children found out what primary school they would be attending in September.

A total of 2,204 children applied for a primary school place in Slough, with 90 per cent of them getting into their first choice school.

The successful 1,986 students will transition into their new school later this year.

A further 6 per cent of applicants (136) got into their second-choice school and 1.3 per cent (29) were accepted into their third-choice.

A council spokesperson said: "We are very pleased that 97.6 per cent of our children got one of their three primary school preferences this year, very similar to last year’s figure of 98.08 per cent.

"Thank you very much to the admissions team for all their hard work to make this possible.

"We would like to remind parents to make sure that they accept or decline the offer of the school place made to their child by May 3.

"We wish all the borough’s new starters in September the very best of luck as they commence their school life.”

In the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, 97.61 per cent of children received one of their top three options.

Councillor Amy Tisi, Cabinet member for children’s services, education and Windsor, said: “This is an important day for many families with children starting school or moving up to junior school in September, and I’m pleased we’ve been able to offer 97.61 per cent of children a place at one of their top three preferred schools, the vast majority being offered their first choice.

“We’re so proud to have high quality schools in the Royal Borough which provide a fantastic education to help local young people to have the best start in life, with 92 per cent of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

“Now you have got your offer, please make sure you respond by Friday 3 May at the latest to let us know your decision. Starting school or moving up to junior school is an exciting step in any child’s life, and I would like to wish all the young people all the best in their education.”