Schools admission appeals
Schools admission appeals
You can appeal to an independent panel if your child is not offered a place at your preferred school.
How to appeal
The first step is to appeal in writing. Request an appeal form from the Council or direct from the school if they organise their own appeals. Contact the admissions team in the first instance for advice.
Our comprehensive step-by-step guide below takes you through the appeals process.
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Appeals timetable for 2022 entry
Primary reception class appeals 2022
- National Offer Day - 19 April 2022
- Appeal forms for community primary schools dispatched from 4 May 2022
- Appeals lodged for community schools by 24 May 2022
- Appeal hearings scheduled throughout June and July 2022.
Secondary transfer appeals 2022
- National Offer Day - 2 March 2022
- Appeals for schools administered by the Council dispatched from 4 April 2022
- Completed appeals lodged by 6 May 2022
- Appeal hearings scheduled throughout June and July 2022
Further information
- Check timetables with the individual school you want to appeal for.
- Contact the Admissions Team on 020 7745 6432 or [email protected] for more information on the appeals procedure.