Despite the new school term just starting, parents will have to complete their primary school applications by January 15, 2026 for the next school year.
First choice offers are dished out depending on a number of factors including catchment areas, capacity, sibling connections, school specific criteria and demand.
We have put together a gallery consisting of primary schools, outlining how many people got their first choice school this year.
Discover how many pupils got accepted into their first choice primary schools:
. First Choice Primary Schools
Discover how many pupils got into their first choice primary schools across Portsmouth. | The News
29. Portsdown Primary School
36 pupils put Portsdown Primary School as their first choice but only 35 first choice offers were accepted. | Google Photo: Google
30. St Jude's CofE Primary School
70 pupils put St Jude's CofE Primary School as their first choice but only 59 first choice offers were accepted. | Google Photo: Google
31. St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
25 pupils put St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and all first choice offers were accepted. | Google Photo: Google
32. St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
48 pupils put St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School as their first choice but only 30 first choice offers were accepted. | Google Photo: Google