Timetables for education admission appeals
These timetables have been compiled in accordance with the requirements of the School Admission Appeals Code – 1 October 2022.
Primary
| Action | On time applications |
|---|---|
| Offers made | 16 April 2024 |
| Deadline to submit Appeal Form | 16 May 2024 |
| Acknowledgement of receipt of form (the School Admissions Appeals Code states that this should be done in a reasonable timescale - we will try to carry this out in the timescales shown) | Within 5 working days |
| Dates when appeals will be heard (on-time applications) | On-time appeals received by 16 May 2024 will be heard between 24 June to 5 July 2024. |
| Written notification of the date of the appeal | At least 10 school days' before the appeal |
| Deadline for submission of supporting evidence (the School Admissions Appeals Code states that this should be done in a reasonable timescale - we will try to carry this out in the timescales shown) | 8 working days before the appeal |
| Papers for appeal to be sent to parents, admission authority and panel members (the School Deadline for submission of supporting evidence* | 6 working days before the appeal |
| Notification of result of appeal | 5 calendar days unless there is good reason (by letter) |
Secondary
| Action | On time applications |
|---|---|
| National Offer Day | 1 March 2024 |
| Deadline to submit Appeal Form | 15 April 2024 |
| Acknowledgement of receipt of Appeal Form | Within 5 working days |
| Dates when appeals will be heard (on-time applications) | On-time appeals received by 15 April 2024 will be heard between 13 May – 24 May 2024 (Excluding half-term) |
| Written notification of the date of the appeal | At least 10 school days' before the appeal |
| Deadline for submission of supporting evidence (the School Admissions Appeals Code states that this should be done in a reasonable timescale - we will try to carry this out in the timescales shown) | 8 working days before the appeal |
| Papers for appeal to be sent to parents, admission authority and panel members (the School Admissions Appeals Code states that this should be done in a reasonable timescale - we will try to carry this out in the timescales shown) | 6 working days before the appeal |
| Notification of result of appeal | 5 calendar days unless there is good reason (by letter) |
Any appeals submitted after the deadline will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of the appeal being lodged, whichever is the later date. In-year admission appeals (for people applying for school places in the middle of a school year) will be heard within 30 school days of your appeal being lodged.