Primary school places confirmed for thousands of Kirklees families
Families across Kirklees are welcoming the news as this year’s primary junior and middle school place offers are confirmed.
Thousands of applications were submitted for children starting reception or transferring to junior or middle school in September 2026. In total of the 5970 applications, almost every family received a school place offer at one of their preferred schools with nearly 95% allocated their first preference.
Securing a place at a preferred primary school brings real peace of mind for parents and gives children the best possible start to their education. Such a high allocation against preference is fantastic news for families, bringing reassurance and enthusiasm ahead of the new school year this September.
It is a reflection of the strong planning and collaboration across the Kirklees school system to see so many families receiving offers for their first preference.
Our Kirklees Futures
Providing high-quality education and opportunity for every child remains a central ambition of Our Kirklees Futures, the district’s shared vision for learning, achievement and lifelong success.
For more details, visit the Our Kirklees Futures webpage.