In-year transfer applications
Appeals for children refused a place at a preferred school as a result of an in-year transfer application will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
September 2026 entry
Appeals for children refused a place at a preferred school for admission to Year 7 or Reception class in September 2026 will be heard according to the following statutory timescales:
School admissions appeals timetable
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Offer date | Appeals lodged | Appeals to be heard |
| Secondary |
2 March 2026 (1 March 2026 falls on a Sunday, so offer information will be sent the next working day) |
by 30 March 2026 |
Within 40 school days |
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after 30 March 2026 |
Appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged |
| Primary |
16 April 2026 (or next working day) |
by 15 May 2026 |
Within 40 school days |
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after 15 May 2026 |
Appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged |
Parents/carers will be notified of their appeal date at least 10 school days before the hearing.
A copy of the school’s statement of case will be sent to each parent/carer 5 school days before the hearing.
Any additional evidence parents/carers wish to submit in support of their appeal must be sent to the clerk at least 7 school days before the hearing. Any evidence not submitted by this deadline may not be considered by the independent appeal panel.