Appeal for a school place

You can appeal if your child was refused a place at one of your preferred schools.

If your child is refused a place at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal. You’ll only be refused a place at your preferred school if the school is oversubscribed, and it was not possible to allocate your child a place when the admission criteria were applied

• Appeals are heard by an independent panel
• The panel’s decision is final and must be accepted by the school and us
• Appeals are usually only successful in exceptional circumstances
• This process does not apply to nursery admissions

This process does not apply to nursery admissions.

You should read the government guidance before submitting an appeal.

Advice for parents and guardians on school admission appeals | GOV.UK