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.
You may find some useful appeals information on the following websites:
