More children in London are securing a place at their top choice of primary school, amid a decrease in demand for places across the capital.

However, a breakdown by London borough shows significant differences in the proportion of families securing their top choice, with more than a quarter of youngsters missing out in one borough.

The councils have warned that the reduction in demand for primary school places could impact funding of individual schools as the majority of school revenue funding is allocated on a per-pupil basis.