ALMOST 95 per cent of families will be sending their child to their first choice of primary school in Warrington.

Parents were told on Friday which school their child would be joining in reception in September.

And according to figures released on Monday by Warrington Borough Council, almost 95 per cent got their first choice.

The figures show 2,171 children got their first choice out of 2,290 applications.

Eighty four got the second choice and 20 the third choice.

Fifteen did not get any of their preferred selections.

Any parent wishing to appeal the decision can write to the council here