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Contact the School Appeals Team to if you need more information on how to appeal your child's school place.
Appeal a school place decision
How to appeal if you’re not happy with the school place your child has been offered
Appeal online
You can appeal online if your child wasn't offered a place at a school you listed as your first, second or third preference in the application form.
Appeal deadlines
| School | Deadline to appeal | Appeal hearings start | Start school in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant or primary (reception) or junior (year 3) | 20 May 2025 | July 2025 | September 2025 |
| Secondary (year 7) | 28 March 2025 | April to May 2025 | September 2025 |
The appeal will take place within 30 school days. Appeals don't take place during school holidays.
What happens at the school appeal hearing
After you submit the appeal the council will let you know the date and time of the appeal hearing.
Other ways to appeal
Contact the Schools Team to ask for a paper version of the form or for more information.
School appeals