School admission appeals timetable

Appeals are now being heard on a face-to-face basis. If you have difficulties attending, please contact the School Appeals Service.

Appeals for September 2025 resulting from year of entry or transfer applications:

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the latter date.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing. Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal is received by 5pm on the day notified in the letter with details of the hearing. Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.

How to make an appeal

• Closing dates:
  The closing date for lodging an appeal for September 2025 entry for this school is Tuesday 20th May 2025. Appeals submitted by this date will be heard within 40 school days of this deadline. Appeals resulting from in-year applications will be heard within 30 school days of being lodged. For more information please see the school admission appeals webpages. If you did not name this school on your school place application your appeal may not be accepted.
• Guidance notes:
  KS2/3+ Guidance Notes (children aged 7-16)
• Online appeal form:
  Online School Admission Appeal form KS2/3+ (children aged 7 - 16)
• PDF appeal form:
  KS2/3+ Admission Appeal form - PDF format

In year or immediate entry appeals

Appeals resulting from in year admission applications will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.