How to appeal if you’re not happy with the school place your child has been offered
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.
Deadline to appeal: 15 May 2026.
Appeal hearings start: July 2026.
Start school in: September 2026.
Deadline to appeal: 27 March 2026.
Appeal hearings start: April to May 2026.
Start school in: September 2026.
The appeal will take place within 40 school days. Appeals don't take place during school holidays.
After you submit the appeal the council will let you know the date and time of the appeal hearing.
Find out what happens at the school appeal hearing.
Contact the Schools Appeals Team to ask for a paper version of the form or for more information.
Contact the School Appeals Team if you need more information on how to appeal your child's school place.