If you applied for a place and were not offered one, you have the right to appeal against this decision. Please note however that appeals can only be upheld in very specific circumstances. It is not a second chance to apply.

The admissions appeals booklet for parents can be found here.

This document answers some of the most common questions that parents ask and explains the appeals process. Please read carefully before deciding whether to proceed with an appeal.

Ark Network Appeals Timetable

Year 7 / Year 12 (admission in September 2023) appeals

Appeals for children refused admission at a preferred school for entry into Year 7 or Year 12 in September 2023 will be heard according to the regulations in the School Admission Appeals Code (October 2022).

Appeal panel hearings will take place within 40 school days of the deadline date for submitting an appeal.

The independent appeal panel clerk will notify parents/carers of the date of their appeal; appeal hearings will take place during May/June/July 2023.

In Year Admissions:

Appeals for children refused admission to year groups other than Year 7 and Year 12 will be heard within 30 school days of receipt of the appeal. Parents/carers will be notified of their appeal hearing date by an independent appeal panel clerk.

How to make an appeal

For all year groups, please click here to complete and submit the appeal form.

Please contact the academy if you need a paper form.

Further information

The DfE "Advice for parents and guardians on school admission appeals" can be found here.