Appealing for a School Place

Admissions Appeal Timetable

1. For entry in Year 7 in September 2020:

* appeals may be lodged after this date.  However, it cannot be guaranteed that late appeals will be heard at the same time as all other appeals.

Parent/carers who wish to appeal against the school’s decision not to offer a place to their child should contact Sharron Baird-Parker,School Admissions Manager. Appeals will be heard in line with the School Admission Code (2012). An Independent Appeal Panel will be arranged to consider our reasons for refusal and the parent/carer’s reasons for wanting their child to attend the school. You will get at least 14 calendar days’ written notice of an appeal date.

The decision of the Independent Appeal Panel is binding on both the school and the parent/carers.

In light of the current situation regarding the Covid-19 virus, we have taken the decision to extend the date by which admission appeals need to be returned to 30th April 2020 (noon).

Depending on the situation at the time, it is hoped appeals will be held at the end of June 2020.

Mid-Year Appeals

If you are not able to get a place for your child in the school  of your choice; you have the right to an independent appeal.

The independent admissions appeal panel will hear your appeal against the decision not to offer a place to your child.  If would like to lodge a mid-year appeal, you should contact Sharron Baird-Parker,School Admissions Manager. Appeals will be heard in line with the School Admission Code (2012). An Independent Appeal Panel will be arranged to consider our reasons for refusal and the parent/carer’s reasons for wanting their child to attend the school. You will get at least 14 calendar days’ written notice of an appeal date.

The decision of the Independent Appeal Panel is binding on both the school and the parent/carers.