Timetables for education admission appeals
This timetable has been compiled in accordance with the requirements of the School Admissions Appeal Code – 1 October 2022.
Secondary
| Action | On time applications |
|---|---|
| National Offer Day | 3 March 2025 |
| Deadline to submit Appeal Form | 31 March 2025 |
| Acknowledgement of receipt of Appeal Form | Within 5 working days |
| Dates when appeals will be heard (on-time applications) | On-time appeals received by 31 March 2025 will be heard between 15 May – 23 May 2025 (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* | 8 working days before the appeal |
| Papers for appeal to be sent to parents, admission authority and panel members* | 6 working days before the appeal |
| Notification of result of appeal | 5 calendar days unless there is good reason (by letter) |
Primary
| Action | On time applications |
|---|---|
| Offers made | 16 April 2025 |
| Deadline to submit Appeal Form | 20 May 2025 |
| Acknowledgement of receipt of Appeal Form | Within 5 working days |
| Dates when appeals will be heard (on-time applications) | On-time appeals received by 20 May 2025 will be heard between 16 June to 30 June 2025. |
| Written notification of the date of the appeal | At least 10 school days' before the appeal |
| Deadline for submission of supporting evidence* | 8 working days before the appeal |
| Papers for appeal to be sent to parents, admission authority and panel members* | 6 working days before the appeal |
| Notification of result of appeal | Five school days of the hearing 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.