BEXLEY is at the top of the class when it comes to finding places for children in its primary schools.

This year 96 per cent of children have been given a place at one of the three schools chosen by their parents.

Every year more than 2,500 children apply for places at Bexley's primary schools, starting either in September or next January.

Parents whose children have not yet got a place have been sent a list of schools in the area which still have vacancies and they are being urged to apply as soon as possible.