Hillingdon ranked first in west London for primary school places
Thursday 17 April 2025: Hillingdon Council is the top west London local authority on this year's National Offer Day (Wednesday 16 April), with 91.51 per cent of parents in the borough being awarded their first choice primary school place.
Hillingdon also achieved best in west London for applicants being offered one of their top three preference schools at 98.18 per cent, compared to PAN London at 96.6 per cent.
The council received 3,463 primary school applications, with 98.61 per cent allocated a school of their preference, which is also higher than the London average of 97.9 per cent.
Cllr Susan O'Brien, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education said: "I'm delighted that we're the best performing council in west London for both first choices offered to parents and top three preferences. My thanks to our school placement and admissions team for their continued dedication and support to our families."
The deadline for parents to accept their places is Wednesday 30 April.
For more information about school place offers, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/primary
