This also means that children from poorer families risk losing out on places because some schools favour parents who pay for some nursery provision.
It also found that some schools charge as much as £300 for uniforms, which may dissuade low-income parents for applying.
The children’s commissioner Maggie Atkinson’s investigation into the schools admissions process reveals the daunting process many parents face in securing a primary school place for their child.
It also highlights that some parents of children with special educational needs are put off applying for certain schools.
Today, for the first time, all local authorities in England will send out their offer of a primary school place to parents on the same day, dubbed National Offer Day.
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