If it is not possible to agree to your preference for a school place you may appeal against this decision to an independent appeals panel. Your decision letter, outlining the refusal, will advise you how to appeal and where to obtain the necessary information from. The attached guide will help to answer some questions you may have about the process.
Please also see infant class size legislation for appeals which relate to key stage 1 classes.
Timetable - Appeals for the 2012/13 school intake
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Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools - closing date 18 May 2012, appeal hearings will commence 11 June 2012.
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Community Secondary Schools - closing date 30 March 2012, appeal hearings will commence 30 April 2012.
You may find some useful appeals information on the following websites:
