A record percentage of Bromley children have received their first choice primary school place this year.

There were 3845 on-time applications in Bromley – with 86 per cent of children offered their first choice.

This is compared to 84.6 per cent last year.

More children are applying for primary school places in Bromley – with 245 more children looking for a place since 2011.

A number of primary schools in Bromley have had to expand their numbers as a result.

A Bromley Council spokesperson said: “It is really good news that Bromley has achieved its highest ever level of first preferences at 86 per cent, coupled with the lowest ever number of directional offers at just 1.5 per cent.

“This means that by far the vast majority of Bromley children starting school in September will be heading off to one of their choices.

“Demand for primary school places is still high, which means this is all the more remarkable. No doubt our young children will be excited about heading off to their new school and we wish them every success in their all-important future education.”

This year - 98 per cent of Bromley applicants received an offer of one of their chosen schools.