Question
If I do not get a place at the school I want, can I
appeal?
Answer
By law you can appeal for a place at the school you want.
If it is not possible to give you a place at the school you want we
will tell you when you can appeal. To appeal for a place at a
denominational school, contact the governing body of that school
and not the Admissions and Awards team.
If your child is infant-aged your appeal will not be allowed if
it would mean the class size going over 30 pupils, unless there are
certain exceptional reasons.
When places do come up in schools, these will be filled from the
waiting list, whether or not the family has appealed.
You can accept a place at one school and still appeal for
another. This will not affect your child's place on the
waiting list.
Please note that repeat appeals in the same academic year, for
the same school, are not considered unless there have been
significant and material changes in the circumstances relevant to
the application.