The vast majority of children in Somerset will start at one of their top three choice schools in September.
Somerset Council announced the figures following National Primary School Offer Day on Thursday, April 16, which revealed that 99.43 per cent of the 4,938 applications were allocated a place at a preferred school.
The majority of applicants, 95.38 per cent - 4,710 children - were offered their first-choice school.
Of the remaining applicants, 3.28 per cent - 162 children - received their second preference, and 0.77 per cent - 38 children- were offered their third preference.
Cllr Heather Shearer, lead member for children, families and education at Somerset Council, said: "Starting primary school is a really important moment for children and their families, so it is reassuring to see such positive outcomes again this year.
"These figures show that the vast majority of children in Somerset have been offered a place at a school preferred by their family, which reflects the careful planning and commitment of our schools and admissions team.
"I wish all children a happy and confident start as they begin this new chapter."
Primary schools will contact families soon with further information.
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