Appeal a school place decision

Appeal if your child was not offered a place at a school you applied for.

You can appeal for any school you listed and were not offered.

When to appeal

Appeal within 20 school days of the date on your offer email.

Appeal

Explain why you want a place at the school and include any evidence, such as a letter from your doctor.

Appeal a school place decision

What happens next

An independent panel will hear your appeal, usually within 40 school days of the deadline. We'll give you at least 10 school days' notice of the hearing. You can explain your case in person or by video call. We'll write to you with the panel's decision within 5 school days.

Accept the place you were offered while you appeal. It will not affect your appeal.