The school appeals process
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The school appeals process
Find out more about what happens after you have submitted an appeal for a school place
Submitting your appeal
You can:
- appeal for any higher-preference school which you have applied for and been refused
- make an appeal as soon as your application is refused
For each school you appeal for, you must complete a separate appeal form. There will be a separate hearing for each school appeal.
You cannot make 2 appeals for the same school in the same academic year.
What to expect
If you used the online appeal form, you will receive automatic confirmation that your appeal form has been received. Appeals lodged by email or post will be acknowledged within 7 working days.
Arrangements will be made to convene your appeal in accordance with the published timescales and alongside other appeals for the same school, where appropriate.
Last updated 04 March 2026