Nearly 90% of Hertfordshire children have been allocated a place at their preferred primary school.
Of the 13,198 applications for reception places received, 11,763 got their first choice and over 98% (12,973) were assigned one of their ranked schools.
Including allocations to junior and middle schools, 15,798 Hertfordshire children will be informed of their offer today (Tuesday, April 16).
Allocation information and other details will then be online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/primaryoptions
Simon Newland, Hertfordshire County Council's director of education, said: “We want every child in Hertfordshire to be able to achieve their full potential, and with over 90% of Hertfordshire schools rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, we’re confident that we’re giving young people the best start in life.
“We work hard to make the applications and allocation process smooth and straightforward, and to ensure that as many children as possible get a place at one of their preferred schools.
“While I appreciate that a small number of parents may be disappointed with the school they have been allocated, I would encourage them to visit the school and speak to the headteacher before dismissing the offered place. They may be pleasantly surprised by what they see.”
All applicants not offered their first preference school will automatically be placed on the continuing interest list for any Hertfordshire schools named higher.
School places must be accepted by May 1. This is also the last date to 'opt out' of continuing interest. The deadline to submit an appeal is 4pm on May 22.