Primary school places 2020: When is the application deadline and how many schools do I choose?

Parents of children who will be four years old in September have to apply for a primary school place this week.

Families based in England will need to list their preferred primary schools in an application.

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Parents of children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 must apply for a place