THOUSANDS of parents in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset will find out today which primary school their children have been allocated.

Hundreds are expected to miss out on their first choice as the numbers of reception age children continue to increase in the area.

A spokesman for Bournemouth council said parents can go online from 4pm. Letters will be sent out tonight to those who have chosen to find out by post.

Those in the Dorset County Council area can go online from 9.30am, call 01305 221060 from 9.30am or wait until they receive a letter which will be sent out first class today.